• Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Eugene
  • Event weekend starts
  • Qualification entry

Eugene Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
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Edition status
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Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Eugene Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:57/km

7:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
90/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
41 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Eugene Marathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Eugene Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Eugene Marathon?

The Eugene Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 148 m.

Where does the Eugene Marathon route go?

The Eugene Marathon route starts at Agate Street, in the shadow of Hayward Field and finishes at On the track inside Hayward Field. Underfoot, expect road and riverside path. It passes Hayward Field, Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System, Knickerbocker Footbridge, Owosso Footbridge and Willamette River. epic finish on the Hayward Field track.

What should runners know on race day for the Eugene Marathon?

Gear check on Finisher Field west of Hayward Field; opens 5:45 a.m. Sunday for marathon & half. On Pace Eugene pace team; marathon 2:55-6:00, half 1:30-3:00, plus sweeper.

Race character

Scenery

  • Riverside
  • Countryside
  • City
  • Historic
  • Parkland
  • Forest

Atmosphere

  • Competitive
  • Scenic Tour
  • Community

Terrain

  • Trail
  • Road
  • Mixed
Elevation character
Gently Rolling
Technicality
Non Technical
Source-stated ascent
148 m
Net elevation
487 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
2:15:02 (Jax Siddall)
Women's course record
2:33:15

Entry requirements

Entry status
Qualification entry: Entry requirement held: Boston Marathon qualifier.
Cut-off
7 hours
Qualification status
Boston Equivalent
Qualifying time
Boston Marathon qualifier

Race day logistics

Pacers
On Pace Eugene pace team; marathon 2:55-6:00, half 1:30-3:00, plus sweeper.
Bag drop
Gear check on Finisher Field west of Hayward Field; opens 5:45 a.m. Sunday for marathon & half.
Expo / packet pickup
Health & Wellness Expo at The Graduate Eugene plus the 5th Street Alley Marketplace; Fri-Sat of race weekend.
Medal
Custom finisher's medal

Access and course status

Start
Agate Street, in the shadow of Hayward Field
Finish
On the track inside Hayward Field

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road and riverside path
Landmarks
Hayward Field, Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System, Knickerbocker Footbridge, Owosso Footbridge, Willamette River, Downtown Riverfront Park, Alton Baker Park
Notable features
  • USATF and World Athletics certified
  • 12 aid stations
  • epic finish on the Hayward Field track

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 11°CTypical temperature
  • 14 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 90Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.