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Each mile of the 2008 Eugene Marathon course is dedicated to one of 26 Eugene Track Legends - from distance runners to coaches - who have made a significant impact on the running community, local and worldwide. 

The Eugene Legends will be visible to participants at each mile as they follow “in the footsteps of LEGENDS!”  Participants will also have an opportunity to catch some of these great Legends in person at the Health & Fitness Expo and Finish Line!  Click Here to see some of the 26 Eugene Legends’ accomplishments!

26 EUGENE LEGENDS

MILE 1       Bill Hayward
MILE 2       Tom Heinonen
MILE 3       Bill Dellinger
MILE 4       Marla Runyan
MILE 5       Kathy Hayes
MILE 6       Kenny Moore
MILE 7       Bill McChesney Jr
MILE 8       Phil Knight
MILE 9       Alberto Salazar
MILE 10     Steve Prefontaine
MILE 11     Rosa Gutierrez
MILE 12     Annette (Hand) Peters
MILE 13     Matt Centrowitz
MILE 14     Liz Wilson
MILE 15     Mike Manley
MILE 16     Mary Decker Slaney
MILE 17     Jon Anderson
MILE 18     Leann Warren
MILE 19     Jim Hill
MILE 20     Cathie Twomey Bellamy
MILE 21     Melody Fairchild
MILE 22     Maria Mutola
MILE 23     Rudy Chapa
MILE 24     Brad Hudson
MILE 25     Joe Henderson
MILE 26     Bill Bowerman

*Pictures from Top: Jon Anderson & Bill Dellinger at the 2007 Eugene Marathon Speaker Series (Health & Fitness Expo); Kenny Moore signing books at the 2007 Eugene Marathon Health & Fitness Expo.

*Email us to nominate a new legend for 2009