YOUR COMPLETE RACE WEEKEND GUIDE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AND MORE SCHEDULE FRIDAY: HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO WELCOME 1:00PM - 6:00PM On behalf of the Eugene Marathon staff, volunteers, runners and all citizens of TrackTown USA, welcome to the 9th annual Eugene Marathon & Expo! On race day, you’ll be running in the footsteps of legends before crossing the finish line inside historic Hayward Field, a one-of-a-kind experience to cap off a one-of-a-kind weekend celebration of running. SATURDAY: 5K & KIDS DUCK DASH PACKET PICK-UP Now in its ninth year, the Eugene Marathon stirs the passion of runners everywhere and has gained a reputation as one of the best races in the country. In 2013, Runner’s World magazine designated it one of the ‘Best of the Best’, while naming it a “perfect race” just this past January.This year, Marathon & Beyond magazine gave the Eugene Marathon a score of 91%--a better score than any other marathon over the past two years. 6:45AM -7:45AM KIDS DUCK DASH START 8:00AM 5K RACE START 8:30AM HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO 10:00AM - 6:00PM PASTA DINNER Having our local marathon held in such high regard is a testament to the history and tradition, the runners, pre-race activities, the course itself and all the dedicated volunteers and passionate fans that make it possible. Don’t miss the pre-race Health & Fitness Expo as it moves back to the Lane Events Center at the Lane County Fairgrounds with free admission and plenty of free parking. Along with serving as the packet pick-up point for runners and volunteers, this year’s Expo features tons of vendors, the opportunity to meet top running authors and current track & field stars and plenty more pre-race excitement. Join us for this year’s Eugene Marathon weekend as we celebrate community, sport, determination and triumph. See you on race day! Richard Maher Eugene Marathon Race Director 4:00PM - 7:00PM SUNDAY: PRE-RACE SHUTTLES TO START 5:30AM - 6:40AM 8 COUNTRIES, 47 STATES, 1 AMAZING EVENT AK MARATHON START 7:00AM WA HALF MARATHON START 7:00AM VT ND MT MN OR ID POST RACE SHUTTLES WY 9:30AM - 3:00PM UT 8:00AM - 2:30PM CA HI WI SD AZ CO MI PA IL KS OK NM TX OH IN MO KY WV VA NC TN AR LA SC MS AL GA FL FROMNEAR& FAR This year we have participants from every state except Maine,Vermont and Delaware. Including Mexico, Brazil, Germany, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Chile, Costa Rica, Canada (Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia). NH MA RI CT NY IA NE NV FINISH FESTIVAL ME NJ DE MD D.C. RUN. CHEER.VOLUNTEER. REGISTERNOW! The 2015 Eugene Marathon makes it easy to join the run of a lifetime with quick online registration. (Sorry, no race-day registration for the full and half marathon) Whether you want to run the 5k, Half Marathon, ninth annual Eugene Marathon or get your kids signed up for the Duck Dash, you’ll find all the options online at eugenemarathon.com. Online registration closes at 11:59pm on Monday, May 4. Just visit Registration Info and click Register Now to get started. Late comers can register in-person at the Health & Fitness Expo from 1-6pm on Friday, May 8 and 10am-6pm on Saturday, May 9. Reserve your spot today, lace up your running shoes and follow in the footsteps of legends. VOLUNTEER Volunteers make the entire Eugene Marathon weekend possible. From assisting at the Health & Fitness Expo to acting as course marshals and staffing water stations during the race to helping with the wrap-up of festival activities, our volunteers are a crucial aspect of a successful race weekend. Have a group of 15 or more interested in volunteering? We have fun group positions available throughout the race to help you show off your organization or team spirit. There is still plenty of time to sign up. All volunteers receive an official Eugene Marathon t-shirt, an invitation to the volunteer appreciation party held at the end of May and the gratitude of thousands of runners and fans. Visit eugenemarathon.com/volunteer for more information. TWILIGHTMEET You won’t want to miss the exhilarating experience of the Oregon Twilight Meet. Slated for Friday, May 8, from 3–7pm, the long-time annual event features top track and field athletes from around the country and the world. From student–athletes to professionals and college teams to Olympic medalists, the Oregon Twilight Meet offers some of the best competition you’ll find anywhere. Fans will get to enjoy an action packed schedule of men’s and women’s track and field events, including the 200-meter dash, 1500-meter run, 3000-meter steeplechase, the long jump, pole vault, shot put and discus throw.The event will be broadcast live on the Pac-12 Network, and for more information visit the track and field “home meets” page on GoDucks.com.Truly a thrilling and captivating show for any running fanatic or track and field enthusiast. PASTA DINNER Loading up on carbohydrates before a race that tests your stamina is an effective and time-honored ritual among experienced marathon runners.The 2015 Eugene Marathon has what you crave at the annual Pasta Dinner. And it’s not just for runners. Bring your friends and family and enjoy great company, a great meal and a great tradition as you fill up in preparation for race day. SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 TIME: 4:00 - 7:00PM LOCATION: HILTON EUGENE COST: $20 (10 AND OLDER); $10 (9 AND UNDER) PASTADINNER MENU: – Pasta with your choice of hearty meat marinara sauce or creamy alfredo sauce – Mixed green salad with tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots – Freshly baked garlic breadsticks – Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies – Selection of soda, Gatorade and water THANK YOU TO PEACE HEALTH FOR SPONSORING THE 2015 EUGENE MARATHON VOLUNTEERS!! THE COURSES MARATHON Welcome to America’s birthplace of distance running with a course that’s fast, flat and scenic. Runners will wind through a dozen parks, miles of riverside trails and enjoy a typical average starting line temperature of 47 degrees. 500 500 450 450 400 350 Beginning in front of historic Hayward Field, the 26.2-mile course heads through south Eugene, Amazon Park and the University of Oregon. Following that, runners cross the Knickerbocker footbridge and split from the half marathoners as the full marathon course turns east toward Springfield. After running through Island Park and past Springfield High School, the course takes a scenic pass by the University of Oregon’s Autzen Stadium and PK Park. 400 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 350 25 26.2 24 (X) Miles : (Y)Feet HALF MARATHON 500 500 450 450 400 400 350 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 350 13.1 12 (X) Miles : (Y)Feet From there, runners return to the Eugene riverside bike path as it winds through six parks, including Alton Baker Park, Owen Rose Garden and Skinner Butte Park. Participants next reach the arches at Powell Plaza and the final stretch on the track inside historic Hayward Field where runners will finish in the footsteps of legends such as Steve Prefontaine, Alberto Salazar and recent world-record setter Ashton Eaton. 569 E 11th Ave Frank lin Blv d UNIVERSITY OF OREGON CAMPUS E 13th Ave 20 E 13th Ave Onyx St Kincaid St Rd River Good Pasture Island Rd E 15th Ave wy aH Delt 19 Hayward Field Oakway Rd 22 3 Agate St Cal Young Rd 2 E 17th Ave E 18th Ave Holiday Inn Express Fairmount Blvd 21 Villard St Owosso Bridge 3480 Hutton St Springfield Valley River Inn 1000 Valley River Way Eugene 1 E 20th Ave Summit Ave 23 18 W 5th Ave 25 Autzen Foot Bridge Eugene Hilton 12 66 E 6th Ave Eugene Frank lin Blv d E 13th Ave Centennial Blvd 11 OFFICIAL SPLIT POINT Wi llam ett eR ive r 10 12 11 B St Frankl in Blvd 126 University & 15th Eugene E 18th Ave E 19th Ave Agate St Harris St 1 13 Mile Markers - Half 11, 12, 13 2 E 33rd Ave Aid Station Dr Medical Tent SPECTATOR’S ENTRANCE PANCAKES PHOTOGRAPHY SPECTATOR’S ENTRANCE W Amazon Water Station GIVEAWAYS RUNNER’S ENTRANCE E 43rd Ave ® HAYWARD FIELD WEST GRANDSTAND Shuttles ICE 3 5 FIELD 1 Dr azon E Am Entertainment 6 BEER GARDEN MOM’S LOUNGE Cheer Zones ICE E 30th Ave Marathon Course Half Marathon Course GUEST SERVICES & RESULTS MASSAGE Mile Markers EWEB WATER TRUCK STRETCH TENT LEGEND 126 Join us on Field 1 (just west of Hayward’s West Grandstand) for the Krusteaz pancake breakfast and finisher’s festival. STAGE REUNION AREA 7 AMAZON PARK GEAR CHECK FOOD TRUCK COFFEE Hilyard St E 24th Ave 26 EXIT TO SHUTTLES E 20th Ave RESTROOMS Amazon Pkwy 8 13 5 iver te R met Willa University of Oregon 9 13 26 START @ 15TH & AGATE 14 Centennial Blvd 15 16 Bike Path W 7th Ave 99 START @ 15TH & ONYX 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Eugene ALTON BAKER PARK 17 l vd ir B Bla 99 MLK Jr Blvd Ferry St Bridge SKINNER BUTTE PARK 126 RUNTT 5K I 8:30AM DUCK DASH I 8:00AM Autzen Stadium Mill St Van Buren W 1st Ave 105 126 Wil lam ette Riv er 10th St 24 Blv d Aspen St Ra ilro ad FOOD PICKUP CHOCOLATE MILK 5 4 Potassium Loading Energy Station Bathrooms FINISHER’S FESTIVAL | SUNDAY AFTER THE RACE 99 RACE PARKING SHUTTLES 5K & Kid’s Duck Dash - There is metered street parking around Hayward Field on Saturdays. Additionally, many UO parking lots are available and free to the public on weekends. Read signs carefully. Pre-race shuttles are for full and half marathon participants wearing bibs only. Shuttles to the start run every five minutes, leaving from the following stops: SATURDAY SUNDAY Marathon & Half Marathon - Parking around Hayward Field is limited, we encourage participants to park downtown and take a shuttle from the Hilton Eugene. City parking garages near the Hilton and street parking are FREE on Sundays. EPARK APP Download the new ePark app from the City of Eugene to your iPhone or iPad to find street parking and parking garages in downtown Eugene! BIKE VALET - $3 SUGGESTED DONATION Pedal to the race this year! Located at the SW corner of UO’s Knight Law School on Agate between 15th & 17th Ave. DELAYS&DETOURS SATURDAY AROUND HAYWARD FIELD: University neighborhood including Agate to Fairmount Blvd between 15th & 19th; 18th by the athletic fields; Alder between 18th & 13th. Agate will be closed from 13th to 19th – 7:30 to 9:30 AM. SUNDAY IN EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD: 1. University area, Agate to Hilyard between 24th and Franklin – All day 2. East & West Amazon – 7:00 to 9:00 AM 3. Franklin Blvd from Agate to Walnut – All Day 4. Springfield areas including D Street, Pioneer Pkwy and Centennial Blvd (east bound) – 8:00 AM to Noon 5. Copping Street – 8:45 AM to12:45 PM PRE-RACE SHUTTLES - 5:30 - 6:40 AM 1. Valley River Inn (1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR) Free parking available at the hotel and the southeast corner of the mall parking lot. 2. Hilton Eugene (66 E. 6th Ave, Eugene, OR) - Shuttles load on the 7th Street-side of the hotel. Free parking available downtown in city parking garages and streets on Sunday. 3. Holiday Inn Express (3480 Hutton St., Springfield, OR) Parking is not available at this shuttle stop. Participants staying in surrounding hotels or being dropped off may access this shuttle location. 4. Autzen Stadium (2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Eugene, OR) - Lots of free, easy parking. Enter through ENTRY #5 off of Leo Harris Parkway. Park in the east gravel lot. 5. Start/Finish- Shuttle drop-off and post-race pick-up is located at University and 15th, a few blocks from the start/finish lines. Participants arriving by shuttles will walk right by the gear check and continue east toward Agate. Take a right on Agate and enter starting corrals from the back. POST-RACE SHUTTLES: 9:30AM-3:00PM 5 THE FINISH WE’RE ALL CITIZENS! Drop by the TrackTown USA booth to see how we are all Citizens of TTUSA. BIG FOOT BEVERAGES & NINKASI BEER GARDEN Don’t forget cash and ID to enjoy a cold one with friends and family in celebration of a great race. GOT MILK? WE DO! Umpqua Dairy will be handing out cold chocolate milk. Research suggests that chocolate milk can aid in post exercise recovery. Moo! COFFEE IS BREWING! Café Moka will be serving coffee all morning – just how you like it! HOT OFF THE GRIDDLE! Warm stacks of Krusteaz pancakes with all the fixin’s all morning long. Race participants get free pancakes on race day. Friends, family and fans can purchase for a minimum $3 donation to CASA of Lane County on Saturday and Special Olympics Oregon on Sunday. STRETCH STATION Work out the kinks on yoga mats with the assistance of stretch bands & foam rollers, lead by instructors from Eugene’s favorite studio: Hard Core Yoga. MASSAGE ZONE Free 15-minute massages! Your body will thank you. And we’d like to thank Lane County Community College massage program and all of the LMT’s lending a hand (ha!). Donations go directly back to the program. Participants and spectators may ride the post-race shuttles. Shuttles run every 15 minutes and stop at all shuttle stops above. Departure location is at University and 15th. SAY CHEESE! Seek out the professional photographers TAKE NOTE: For up-to-date road closures and detours, please visit our website: www.eugenemarathon.com BOOGIE! Enjoy live music from the popular band, Sol Seed, on the Jani King Entertainment Stage! from Marathon Foto wearing bright vests to officially document your epic day! # BESTOFEUGENE @EUGENEMARATHON FACEBOOK.COM/EUGENEMARATHON INSTAGRAM.COM/EUGENEMARATHON WHAT’S TRENDING? Share all the fun of Eugene Marathon weekend with the #BestofEugene hashtag. From Friday’s Expo and Twilight Meet to Saturday’s Duck Dash and Pasta Dinner to Sunday’s full and half marathons, there will be plenty of running-related excitement, happenings and enjoyment to share with friends, family and the entire world. MYROADTOEUGENE BETH LOCKWOOD I am not your typical lean and mean long distance runner. I have had a love/hate relationship with running most of my life. In high school, I loved track but hated how my shins throbbed after a workout and caused me pain for a good part of the time. I was inspired by the late Steve Prefontaine, however, who ran no matter what. A poster of Pre adorned my dorm room in college. It was also there that I had the great fortune to become a teacher’s assistant to Steve Miller, the track coach at Cal Poly during the 1970s. As I watched him coach his stable of high quality runners, I learned a few things. I began running longer distances in the late 1990s and finished the Portland Marathon just two weeks after 9/11. I was hooked on longer running distance but not so thrilled about the marathon.The half-marathon became my new favorite distance. Over the years I did a number of half marathons but when Eugene introduced their race, I felt like I was coming home. EUGENE HASHEART Every year the Eugene Marathon helps local charities and non-profit organizations raise money and awareness. There’s no doubt that “Eugene Has Heart” as the amount of donations and support received every year attests. One special charity being supported through the Marathon’s Eugene Has Heart initiative is CASA of Lane County. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children provide vital help to abused children in our area. Highly trained and exceptionally committed, CASA volunteers act as a powerful voice for children who are navigating their way through the foster care and judicial systems toward a brighter future. Join us for a special edition of the Eugene Marathon 5k as we partner with CASA to advocate for local kids. Purchase your CASA Champion Cape ($5) and show your superhero support while enjoying a visit from Olympic athletes and CASA Honorary Chairs Ashton Eaton and Brianne Theisen-Eaton. Cape purchase proceeds and a portion of your 5k registration goes directly to CASA to help continue their mission of working tirelessly on behalf of our local children in need. We had lived near Eugene in the 1980s and I had always felt the ghost of Pre, Bill Bowerman and other iconic running legends who rose to prominence in the area. In addition, as I was contemplating running the race, I learned that a dear old friend from college was losing his battle with ALS. I decided to dedicate my Eugene Half to him and to all others who unfortunately do not have the ability to run. In 2013, when I finished the race on Hayward Field, it was the realization of a lifelong dream--to run on that historic track in front of cheering fans.Thank you, Eugene, for making me realize that marathon running is a true privilege and a dream come true. GLENN ZOLLNER I am a combat veteran from the Vietnam War (19691973). I am 100% disabled, primarily from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder but also from exposure to Agent Orange and hearing loss.The PTSD has taken its toll. After 40some years it was time to do something about my weight. At my peak weight I was about 357 pounds. I had trouble and was out of air walking up a flight of stairs. At 343 pounds in August of 2014 I decided I needed to do a life change. I started by going to a plant-based diet and started losing weight.When I started feeling better I started walking more and more.While walking around the local high school track I got the urge to trot a short distance.Wow! I did it! And it wasn’t so bad. So I started researching and found a couch-to-5K app by Active.com. I finished the program and happy to report I just finished running 4.25 miles on Pre’s Trail in Eugene. A surprising side effect of running which caught me off guard is that it has put joy into my life. Running is something that has taken me off of some of my medications and I look forward to my daily run or a walk on my off days.Thanks to running, I have something I feel is fun and something I look forward to. I’ve also lost more than 100 pounds and feel younger than my age. I just entered the Eugene Marathon 5k, one of my first and I can’t wait to cross the finish line inside Hayward Field. I am dedicating my run to the other vets who suffer from PTSD and I hope to inspire and support others through my journey. Visit http://eugenemarathon.com/your-story/ and submit your 2015 race experience. Five winners will be chosen and will receive free entry to the 2016 Eugene Marathon. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 3 WAYS FOR YOUR FANS TO FOLLOW YOU Eugene Marathon Homepage: At any point in the race, your fans can enter your name or bib number on the homepage. Facebook / Twitter / Text: Get real-time race updates posted to your accounts. otifications can be set up in advance of the race using the link provided on the homepage or sign up at the Expo. Live Video: atch live video of the finish from the homepage. ell your distant fans your estimated finish time so they can watch you live! SPECTATORS Spectators can enjoy their own competition! Post your funny or motivational sign to #EM15Signs and be entered into a contest to win a Eugene Marathon prize basket. Check out our spectators webpage for other helpful information: www.eugenemarathon.com/spectators. BIB NUMBER & TIMING TAG Your bib and timing tag are integrated together using ChronoTrack B-Tag technology. For best results wear your bib number centered on front of your shirt. Do not cover the bib. Do not fold or wrinkle. Do not remove the timing strip from the back of your bib. RESULTS Participants can easily look up their live results from any smart phone/internet. Additionally, participants and family can view results from kiosks located in the results tent in the reunion area. Updated race results will continually be posted throughout the day at the results tent. PACE TEAM Beast Pace team will be out there for every runner beginner to veteran - helping folks achieve their pace goals. How it works: Each Pace Leader runs even splits (every mile will be run in the same amount of time) throughout the marathon, and by following your Pace eam leader, you’ll cross the finish line under two minutes of your goal time. Visit the Beast Pace team booth at the expo for details and meet pacers. On race morning find the pacers lined up holding balloons with their finish time. ust fall in with your group! heck out “Race Day Details” webpage for pace times. REUNION AREA - PICK A COLOR Make a plan to meet friends and family in the reunion area on Field #1 next to Hayward Field. Pick your favorite color and meet by that balloon tower (Red,Yellow, Green or Purple). Spectators can enter Field 1 reunion area finish festival from behind the West Grandstands at Hayward Field or off of 15th. FOR THE MOMS For all the mom’s participating on Mother’s Day, we have special post race treats! Visit our “Mom’s Lounge” for a sample of Sweet Cheeks wine, bite of Ghirardelli chocolate and a chance to win awesome prizes from Oiselle,Title Nine, Urban Lumber, First National Tap House, McMenamins, Erica Sara Designs,Velorosso, Humble Bagle and Studio One Cafe. 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS 1 LOCATION NCAA® TRACK & FIELD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS June 10-13, 2015 | Hayward Field TICKETS ON SALE NOW! All Session Tickets start at just $80 2-Day Championship Package only $40 - 28 Finals in 2 Days - Team Champion Crowned Each Day GoDucks.com/NCAATF RUNNERS UNITE WE’RE ALL CITIZENS OF TRACKTOWN USA NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE OR HOW FAST YOU RUN, YOU HAVE A HOME IN TRACKTOWN USA. YOU SEE, AS ATHLETES, FANS AND VOLUNTEERS, EUGENE, OREGON IS OUR SPIRITUAL HOME. YES, THIS IS THE PLACE WHERE JOGGING WAS INVENTED, A WAFFLE IRON CHANGED THE WORLD AND RUNNING IS A WAY OF LIFE. PUT A VISIT TO HISTORIC HAYWARD FIELD ON YOUR BUCKET LIST, AND WE'LL SEE YOU AT THE STARTING LINE. 2015 HIGHLIGHTS Eugene Marathon & Half Marathon (May 9-10) Prefontaine Classic (May 29-30) NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships (June 10-13) USA Track & Field Championships (June 25-28) UPCOMING EVENTS IAAF World Indoor Championships (March 2016) USA Olympic Team Trials -- Track & Field (July 2016) IAAF World Championships (August 2021) CO ME A ND G E T YO UR HALF PAGE AD pancakes! Join us next to Hayward Field on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10. We’ll be serving hot stacks of delicious pancakes with all the fixin’s! F R EE for all Eugene Marathon participants on race day! $3 minimum donation for the public.
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