Eugene Marathon & Half Marathon Eugene, OR addthis
Date
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Event
Details
Open to both runners and walkers, the Eugene Half Marathon presented by
Pape starts at the city's historic Hayward Field and continues for 6
miles around Amazon Park and the University of Oregon. The half follows
the same course as the full marathon through the 9th mile, when it
splits off to finish on Leo Harris Parkway in front of the University
of Oregon's Autzen Stadium. The course takes participants through a
variety of downtown neighborhoods in the early part of the race,
followed by a run along the Willamette River on miles 6 through 10.
Race
Weather & Climate
With temperatures that average between 51°F and 73°F in
May, the Frederick area tends to be mild to moderately warm in the
early summer. Rainfall tends to be sparse this time of year, as
precipitation averages less than 2 inches during the month.
