Need a running event to keep you on track? We’ve compiled a list of upcoming runs and other events to keep your shoes laced and your muscles warm.
Below are a few of the biggest upcoming ones if you’re itching to get out on the trail:
Eugene Marathon
Start: Autzen Stadium south entrance, 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Eugene
Distances: 1K | 5K | Half marathon | Full marathon
Date/time: April 28, 7 am
Cost: $20-$150 (the sooner the better!)
Registration includes: t-shirt, race bib, 15-minute massage, post-race goodie bag
Where to register: eugenemarathon.com
Butte to Butte
Host: Oregon Track Club
Start: Spencer Butte Middle School, 500 E 43rd Ave., Eugene
Distances: 5K | 10K | 4-mile walk
Date: July 4, 7:30 am
Cost: $25
Where to Register: buttetobutte.com
Pacific Northwest Marathon
A Boston Marathon qualifying course!
Start: Coburg, see maps for specific starting line locations
Date: September 21, 7 am
Cost: $20-$75
Registration includes: t-shirt, race bib, food at finish, finisher medals of half and full marathon participants
Distances: 5K | Half marathon | Full marathon
Where to Register: pacificnorthwestmarathon.com
Run to Stay Warm
Host: EWEB
Location: River Edge Plaza, 500 E 4th Ave., Eugene
Date: November 24, 9 am
Cost: $20-$70
Registration includes: Race bib, food at finish, finisher medal for half marathon participants
Distances: Kid’s race | 5K | 10K | Half marathon
Where to register: runtostaywarm.org
Upcoming short races:
Richard Wigney Memorial Bridgeway House Run For Autism
Host: Eclectic Edge Racing
Location: Alton Baker Park, 100 Island Rd.
Date: April 14, 2 pm
Cost: $15, additional $5 if register on race day
Distance: 5K
Where to register: eclecticedgeracing.com
GloryBee Save the Bee 5K
Host: GloryBee
Location: Richardson Park, 25950 Richardson Park Rd., Junction City
Date: April 13, 10 am
Cost: $15-$25, additional $5 if register on race day
Distance: 5K
Where to register: glorybee.com/5k
Fall Creek Run Around
Host: Pink Buffalo Racing
Location: Belknap Hot Springs, 59296 Belknap Springs Rd., McKenzie Bridge
Date: May 11, 9 am
Cost: $75
Distance: 18 miles
Where to register: pinkbuffaloracing.com