Eugene Marathon Race Reports/Info

Summary: The Eugene Marathon, often held in late April each year and held in the small but vibrant town of Eugene, OR, offers runners a tour of Eugene and in past years has finished right on the University of Oregon track for a memorable finish, with the feel of a bigger, well-organized race and yet a small enough field of runners to feel like a very personal experience.

Lessons Learned from Race Reports

  • New course for 2019 – keep that in mind when reading race reports and looking at Strava routes
  • 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

Course

Type: 1 loop with 2 out and backs, passing close to Autzen Stadium a couple of times

Start/Finish Info: Starts/Finishes at Autzen Stadium

Hills: Minimal; high point of the course is just after mile 10 (511’)  and low point is just before mile 20 (394’)

Course Map/Elevation

Aid stations

Locations of water and Gatorade stations: 16 total, every 1.5-2 miles, last aid at mile 24

Locations of electrolyte stations: Not noted; Previous year had gels at miles 9 and 19.5; Bananas at miles 7.5, 13, and 23

Electrolyte offered: Not noted; Previous year had Clif Shot Energy Gel and Lemon Lime Gatorade

Spectator access

Access Locations: Lots of locations and you can stay near Autzen Stadium or go to parks, specifically Alton Baker, Amazon, and Skinner Butte. More info here.

Boston qualifier?

Yes

Race reports

Eugene Marathon Race Report – Leah Missik

Race: Eugene Marathon Runner: Leah Missik Race Date: 05/01/2022 Location: Eugene, OR Results: 3:44:19 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/7072220608 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The finish at Hayward Field was pretty cool! Overall organization was solid. I felt taken care of and most ...
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Eugene Marathon Race Report – Chanelle Lansley

Race: Eugene Marathon Runner: Chanelle Lansley Race Date: 05/01/2022 Location: Eugene, OR Results: 3:24:26 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? First, the finish at Hayward Field was incredible! Second, the race was very well organized and updates were communicated early and often. Third, ...
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Eugene Marathon Race Report – Stephanie G

Race: Eugene Marathon Runner: Stephanie G Date: 4/29/2018 Location: Eugene, OR Results: 3:14:49, 216th place, 43rd woman, 10th age group Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1539724785/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The race somehow felt small and big at the same time - maybe that's ...
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Eugene Marathon Race Report – Austin M

Race: Eugene Marathon Runner: Austin M Date: 4/29/2018 Location: Eugene, Oregon Results: 3:31:36 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1539567328 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The Team - A fun group of 4 Team RunRunners ran this race, and it was a blast to compete with familiar ...
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Eugene Marathon Race Report – Julie Urbanski

Race: Eugene Marathon Runner: Julie Urbanski Date: 4/29/18 Location: Eugene, OR Results: 3:43:42 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1541717986 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Easy race logistically - Sign up was easy, as I signed up with a 25% off coupon a couple months beforehand, so no lottery ...
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Strava links

https://www.strava.com/activities/1541717986

Race Website

https://www.eugenemarathon.com/

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