frequently asked questions

Your race entry fee is non-refundable and bib numbers are not transferable to other runners. No exceptions, including unexpected, late injuries.

You may defer your current registration to the 2027 Eugene Marathon event during the “Deferral Window” = January 10—April 5. The cost to defer registration is $30. Deferral may not be used beyond 2027.

HOW TO DEFER

1. Log into Active MyEvents

2. Find your 2026 Eugene Marathon event

3. Select “Change Event”

4. Choose “2027 Eugene Marathon”

5. Select the correct race distance

6. Complete payment information and finish the deferral transaction

Yes!

HOW TO TRANSFER RACE DISTANCES

1. Log into Active MyEvents

2. Find the 2026 Eugene Marathon race and select “change category”

3. Follow prompts to select “Downgrade to 5K” or “Downgrade to Half Marathon.” There is no charge to downgrade and no refund for the price difference. Upgrading distances is no longer available.

Race distance transfers must be completed by April 19, 2026.

If you deferred from 2025, you may not be able to complete the change without being charged. Please contact info@eugenemarathon.com for assistance.

You are welcome to pick up your packet and receive your participation t-shirt at the Health & Wellness Expo, though we are unable to mail packets. If you are injured but can still walk or jog, you may want to switch your registration to a shorter distance (see above instructions).

Check your email for an official confirmation email after registration. Additionally, you can log into your Active MyEvents account to confirm your registration. Look for your 2026 Eugene Marathon event. If you still cannot find your registration, please email us at info@eugenemarathon.com or call 541-345-2230.

We are sorry to miss you this year. There is no need to, but if you would like to inform us of your decision, email info@eugenemarathon.com.

Yes! Log into your Active MyEventsaccount. Find the correct race and follow the prompts to adjust your estimated finish time, email address, mailing address, etc. Some fields are not editable; if you need additional help, email us at info@eugenemarathon.com

Changes made in your Active MyEvents account after April 19 may NOT be reflected in results.

Yes! Log into your Active MyEvents account. Find the correct event and click on “purchase merchandise.” You will be able to add additional items to your account, review your cart and check out. Please note that some items may no longer be available since the time you originally registered. Deadline to add “Race Day Packet Pick Up” ends on Thursday, April 23 at 11:59 pm.

All race distances will remain open until they sell out. In 2024 and 2025, all distances sold out in March or early April.

Yes. Your race packet includes your official race bib (with timing tag attached), safety pins for your bib and a gear check tag (Sunday races only). You must wear your bib on race day or you will not be allowed on the course. If you do not pick up your race packet at the Expo you will not be able to run the race. Packets cannot be mailed.

Race packets will be available for pick-up at the Health & Wellness Expo. Click here for hours, address, and details. (See the Eugene 5K presented by OCCU & Kids Duck Dash presented by OCCU webpages for specific packet pick-up instructions for those races held on Saturday).

You may be asked for photo ID and you must be able to show the volunteer the QR code from your registration confirmation email. It can be shown from your phone or printed. Can’t find your original registration confirmation email? Don’t worry, we will re-send it to you at least twice the week before race day so that the QR code is easily found!

Yes. Friends must have a copy of your registration confirmation email with the QR code! They must know the full name, correct spelling under which you registered and the email address used for registration.

Race morning packet pick-up is available ($15) for participants who cannot pick up their packet during expo hours. It is located on “Finisher Field,” just west of Hayward Field on Sunday morning between 5:30 – 6:15 a.m. Race officials will close promptly at 6:15 a.m.

Only participants who have paid in advance and reserved this service will be allowed to pick up their packets race morning. Once you register for this service, you will not receive a refund if you pick up your packet at the expo, defer your entry or cannot attend the race. Participants may purchase this option when registering online or after registering by logging into Active MyEvents, find your 2025 event and select “purchase merchandise.” Details on how to pick up packets for those who have pre-paid for this service will be emailed in April. Deadline to add-on this service is April 23, 2025.

If your plans change and you pick up your packet during regular expo hours, you do not need to notify the race.

The Marathon course has 12 aid stations, staggered approximately every 2 miles. Water and Gatorade Endurance Lemon Lime will be available at every aid station. Bananas will be located at miles 14 and 22. Gu Energy Gels (strawberry banana, chocolate outrage, vanilla) will be located at miles 8, 20, and 25. Portable restrooms are available at the start, finish, and every few miles along the course. Medical support is also available on the course.

Yes! The course is USATF certified - OR23017JH

Yes, the Eugene Marathon is proud to be part of the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings qualifying series. For more information, visit https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/

All participants must finish the marathon in 7 hours. In order to do so, you need to maintain a 16 minute per mile pace or you should move to the sidewalk. At that time, there is no traffic protection and water and aid stations are shut down. Officials will sweep the course to make sure all runners and walkers are safe.

The Half Marathon time limit is 3.5 hours, which means that runners and walkers must maintain a 16 minute per mile pace. At that time, traffic protection and the water and aid stations shut down. The finish line remains open for the entire 7 hours for Marathon participants, so Half Marathon runners can cross the finish line and receive a medal up to 7 hours.

Pace group times are based on Boston Marathon qualifying times. Pacers will do their best to run the following:

Marathon: 2:55, 3:00, 3:05, 3:15, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:45, 3:50, 3:55, 4:00, 4:05, 4:20, 4:35, 4:50, 5:05, 5:20, 5:30, 6:00, Sweeper

Half Marathon: 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:25, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00, Sweeper

The Eugene Marathon has a push rim wheelchair division. Please read through our Wheelchair and Adaptive Athlete information page if you plan to participate as a wheelchair athlete.

Due to course limitations, handcycles are not able to be accommodated at the Eugene Marathon.

• Marathon: 16 years old by race day to participate

• Half Marathon: 12 years old by race day to participate

• Eugene 5K presented by OCCU : 5 years old by race day to participate

• Kids Duck Dash presented by OCCU: 2 years old to 13 years old by race day to participate. Ducklings 6 and under MUST have a chaperone run with them on the course. There is no charge for adult ducks. 1 adult per child, please.

As a USATF certified course, participants are instructed to only take fuel from official water stations or what you have on your person at the start of the race (i.e. hydration vest, Gu’s in your pocket, etc.).

Personal listening devices are allowed as long as the user is able to hear communication from volunteers, race officials and nearby participants. Additionally, any personal listening devices must be limited to those that are audible only to the individual user (no amplified sound).

Yes. You MUST wear your bib to be recorded and receive an official race time. You do not need to return your bib after finishing the race. Only runners wearing their assigned race bibs are allowed on the course and through the finish line.

No. Strollers, in-line skates, bikes, hoverboards, wheeled shoes, skateboards, etc. or unregistered runners are not allowed on the course. Strollers are allowed in the Eugene 5K presented by OCCU and should line up at the back.

No animals are allowed on the course or finish line. If you require the assistance of a certified service animal, please email info@eugenemarathon.com so that we can accommodate.

Yes, there are portable restrooms located at the start and finish lines, as well as along the course.

Yes! Showers at the UO Rec Center are available for a day use fee of $12. Check in at the front desk.

We need your help! Click here to find out how to volunteer. All volunteers receive an official volunteer t-shirt, refreshments and an all-around great experience!

Visit our Run for a Reason page to learn more about running the Eugene Marathon for charity. This is a great way to give back to the community while training for a marathon!

All media inquiries should be directed to becky@eugenemarathon.com

Absolutely! In 2008, Runner’s World magazine listed us as one of the “Top 10 Greenest Races in North America.” In 2016, we became the first race in the Northwest to achieve Gold Level Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport, and we achieved the Gold again in 2018.

All inquiries related to sponsorship should be directed to Becky Radliff at Becky@eugenemarathon.com