Half Marathon
2011 Race Details
- Start Time: 7:00 a.m.; Sunday, May 1st
- Start Location: Corner of 15th & Agate
- Finish Location: Hayward Field Track
- Course Time Limit: 3.5 hours
2011 Course Description
The Eugene Half Marathon starts alongside full marathon participants in front of Hayward Field -home of three Olympic trials, eight NCAA championships and countless national and world record breaking efforts. Starting on 15th Avenue, the half marathon follows the marathon course through mile 11 at which point participants break off on their own as they turn left and cross the Knickerbocker Footbridge. "Halfers" then travel along the Willamette River bike path to Old Day Island Park Road, get a quick glimpse of Autzen Stadium on their right before turning left for their final mile. They cross the Autzen Footbridge as they shoot towards the finish line.
In total, the 13.1 mile course takes runners and walkers through the University of Oregon, Amazon Park, Alton Baker Park East and across the beautiful Willamette River (twice!) on the way to a spectacular finish on the track at historic Hayward Field.
- Preliminary Course Map (PDF)
- MapMyRun Elevation Guide (PDF)
Elite Athletes
The Eugene Marathon and Eugene Half Marathon courses are USATF certified, a 2012 Olympic Trials qualifier and World/American record legal. For elite athlete information please email Ken Sinclair.
