Race Day Details

SHUTTLES/PARKING

Pre-Race Shuttles: 5:30 - 6:40 am
Pre-Race shuttles are for participants only.  Shuttles to the start run every 5 minutes, leaving from the following stops:

1. VALLEY RIVER INN
2. HILTON EUGENE (7th St. side)
3. SOUTH EUGENE HIGH SCHOOL (19th & Patterson)
4. START/FINISH

Post-Race Shuttles: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm (18th & Agate)
Participants and spectators may ride the post race shuttles.  Shuttles run every 15 minutes and stop at all shuttle stops above. 

Parking:
Parking around Hayward Field will be limited.  We encourage participants to park downtown and take shuttles from the Hilton Eugene.  City parking garages near the Hilton and street parking are FREE on Sundays.  VIEW PARKING MAP

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GEAR CHECK

Bags with warm-up clothing may be checked at the starting line. Please use your "Green Goodie Bag" given to you at packet pick-up. Tie the handles together and zip tie the tear tag from the bottom of your bib number around the handles (zip ties provided at Packet Pick-up).

Do not put anything of value in your bag; the Eugene Marathon is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Discarded items and bags not picked up will be donated to a local charity.

• Gear Drop Off - SE corner of Hayward Field (on Agate St.)
• Gear Pick Up - SE corner of Hayward Field - Inside Food/Recovery Area  Participants must pick up their gear bag before leaving the food area

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START/FINISH MAP

Take a look at the Start/Finish Area Map to help you plan for before and after the race.  You'll find locations for gear/bag drop and pick up, shuttle locations, family reuniting options, where to buy merchandise, etc.!  Click Here (PDF)

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CLIF BAR PACE TEAM

The CLIF BAR Pace Team is returning as this year’s “official” Eugene Marathon Pace Team. They are looking forward to helping runners of all abilities achieve their Marathon goals! 

How It Works:
Each Pace Leader will run even splits (every mile will be run in the same amount of time) throughout the marathon, and by following your Pace Team leader, you'll cross the finish line under two minutes of your goal time.

Pace Teams will be provided for the following finish times:
3:10 Seymour; 3:20 Tommy; 3:30 Chaney; 3:40 Darris; 3:50 Dan; 4:00 Jo; 4:15 Matt; 4:30 Marie; 5:00 Robin; 5:30 Theo

Meet Your Pacer
You can meet your Pace Team leader before the race at the marathon expo. Ask them about their marathoning backgrounds, how they fuel themselves during the race, and any other helpful tips. Pace Leaders will also be handing out free Pace Bands.

Race Day
On race morning you'll see them lined up according to their pace and holding signs with their finish times. Just fall-in with your group.

Need more info? Learn more about how the Clif Bar Pace Team can help you achieve your best marathon ever and sign-up by visiting: http://www.clifbar.com/play/pace_team/

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CORRALS

To ensure a smooth and safe start for all participants, the full and half marathon will be separated into 3 corrals (A, B & W). Participants corral assignment will be printed on their bib.  Corrals are assigned to each bib number by estimated finish time entered at the time of registration.

We ask for participants cooperation! Lining up with the fastest in the front and progressively slower runners/walkers behind will minimize the amount of unnecessary passing during the first few miles and make for a safer and more enjoyable event for everyone.    

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WATER & AID STATIONS/RESTROOMS

The marathon course has 17 water stations, staggered approximately every 2 miles. Earth2O Water and Gatorade is served at every water station. Clif Shot Energy Gel (Flavors: Mocha, Razz, Vanilla & Chocolate) will be available for marathon participants at mile 13 and 19.5.  Bananas will be available at mile 9 and 23. Portable restrooms are located at the start, finish and every few miles along the course.  Aid stations and American Red Cross FAST teams are located approximately every 2 miles.  View the course map for more details. (PDF)

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MILE MARKERS

Once again participants will be seeing gorillas on the course! Thanks to our local sponsor Gorilla Capital, each mile is clearly marked with "Feather Flags" along the course.

Don't miss our annual tribute down the final mile of the marathon and half marathon courses honoring our 26 Eugene Legends!  As participants cruise down Agate Street toward the finish line at historic Hayward Field, they'll be reminded that they are truly 'running in the footsteps of LEGENDS.'

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TRACKING & RESULTS

PARTICIPANT RACE TRACKING:

Find updated race splits and finish times from our home page on race day.  Enter a participants name or bib number.  You can also add the Eugene Marathon Facebook Tracker to your Facebook account and post real-time status updates.

 

RESULTS:

New this year, participants can scan the QR Code on the bottom corner of their bib with a smart phone to view results.  Make sure to download a QR barcode reader first - many are free.  Participants can also stop by the Results tent near the Medical area to receive a print out of splits and finish times.  It makes a nice souvenir!

 

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SPECTATOR LOCATIONS

Bring your energy and get ready to cheer for thousands of runners and walkers, from all across the country, as they speed their way along the 26.2 and 13.1 mile courses. Starting outside the University of Oregon’s famous Hayward field (15th & Agate), the courses run through 9 miles of Eugene’s streets and 5 miles of Springfield’s streets. The marathon course winds the rest of the way along the Willamette River bike path ending on the track at Hayward Field.  Some specific spectator locations include: Alton Baker, Amazon, Maury Jacobs, Skinner Butte and Willamalane Parks. Or dine along the river/course at Valley River Inn’s Sweetwaters and Northbank’s McMinnemins restaurants. Come out and show these runners & walkers why Eugene/Springfield is considered Track Town, U.S.A.

Need More Cowbell!

The first several hundred fans at South Eugene High School or the West Grandstands at Hayward Field will again receive cowbells complimentary from our partners at King Estate Winery!  Make some NOISE!

Pancakes for Parkinson's

Spectators around Hayward Field on race day can buy a warm stack of Krusteaz pancakes from the UO Warsaw Sports Marketing students.  They'll be griddling pancakes outside the Law School (corner of Agate & 15th).  All donations go to Parkinson's research. >>Find out more about Jim Warsaw and the Jog4Jim/Parkinson's fundraising efforts. 

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AWARDS

Every full marathon and half marathon finisher receives a unique "finisher" medal.  Additional awards will be given to overall winners, overall master winners and the top three men and women of each age group in the Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Age groups are as follows: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over.  All awards are decided based on participant's chip time.  All awards will be mailed to winners after the race.  Click Here to see past years results.

 

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iTAB MEDALS

Pre-order your personalized iTaB Medal Insert for your 2011 full or half marathon medal.  You can also order the iTab after the race. 

• iTaB will be engraved with your Name, Place [OPTIONAL] and Finish Time.
• iTaB is finished in a brushed metallic material to complement these lovely medals.
• iTaB fits neatly in to your medal with self-adhesive backing.
• $10.00 includes Shipping.

CLICK HERE for more details.

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