Get all the Eugene Marathon info you need to be your best on race day. Race reports, a pre-race zoom call, and more!
1. Pre-Race Zoom Call
With the Eugene Marathon coming up soon, we’re bringing veterans and first-timers together to ask questions, share insights and build some excitement heading into race weekend!
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 8pm PST
Location: Call Recording
Coaches joining us: Chris Poole
If you think you can make it, or want to submit a question in advance, email your host TRR coach Elaina Raponi at [email protected].
2. Shakeout Run
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: 1580 E 15th Ave, just outside of Hayward Field
Coach leading the run: Amanda Hamilton
3. Eugene Marathon Race Intel
Date: April 26, 2026
Start: Agate Street, near Hayward Field at the University of Oregon
Finish: Inside Hayward Field
Course type: Loop
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Elevation gain: 496 feet (151m)
Elevation loss: 502 feet (153m)
Course Map and Elevation Map:
https://www.eugenemarathon.com/marathon
Course video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP8zx0sh43M
Temperature
Average high: 66°F (19°C)
Average low: 44° F (7°C)
Tips from Coaches:
- After you split up with the half marathoners, around mile 12, the crowd dwindles, which is a pro for some, a con for others, so be prepared either way
- Likely that it will get fairly warm if it’s a clear, spring day
- Lots of sun in a lot of the race pictures, so be ready for sun exposure for a lot of the miles
- Bridges in the race can seem like quite difficult uphills, especially later in the race
- If you’re used to hills, the hills won’t seem big, but if you’re expecting a completely flat course, it will seem hilly
- Very well-organized race
- Not tons of spectators out on the course, so be ready for some quiet miles, especially after mile 12, which again, is a pro for some, con for others
- Miles along the bike path on the river can be really pretty, but also can last forever if you’re struggling, and because you can see others on the other side of the river, ahead of you. Have a strong mental game for the second half given that.
- Last water is at mile 24 – keep that in mind if you drink a lot in the final miles
4. Race Reports:
- From Coach Chris Poole https://teamrunrun.com/eugene-marathon-race-report-chris-poole/
- From Leah Missik
https://teamrunrun.com/eugene-marathon-race-report-leah-missik/ - From Chanelle Lansley
- https://teamrunrun.com/eugene-marathon-race-report-chanelle-lansley/
- From Julie Urbanski
- https://teamrunrun.com/eugene-marathon-race-report-julie-urbanski/