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The marathon, established in 2007, was the first major marathon to be held in Eugene since 1984, when the last Nike OTC Marathon was staged. Nearly 5000 entrants participated in the inaugural 2007 marathon events, which featured about thirty elite athletes, many of whom were shooting for qualifying marks for the US Olympic Trials, which were held in New York City in November.
The Eugene Marathon events begin April 26 with the Health and Wellness Expo at the Graduate Hotel and 5th Street Market. Hannarose McGuinness is The Register-Guard’s growth and development reporter.
Name City Country Month* *Last race was held Inception Ref Link Adirondack Marathon: Schroon, New York United States September: 1997: Akron Marathon: Akron, Ohio United States ...
The 26.2-mile marathon and 13.1-mile half marathon courses will closely resemble what they were in 2018 with only a few minor changes. Eugene Marathon was gone but not forgotten as record number ...
Eugene, Oregon: Dates: 17 July: Competitors: 70 from 34 nations: ... The men's marathon at the 2022 World Athletics Championships was held in Eugene on 17 July 2022. [1]
The World Athletics Championships didn't arrive in Eugene by mistake. Behind the choice of venue for its debut on U.S. soil is a deep connection that permeates the city's reputation.
The Nike OTC Marathon (sometimes styled "Nike/Oregon Track Club Marathon") was a marathon held annually from 1973 to 1984 in Eugene, Oregon. [1] It was organized by the Oregon Track Club (OTC) and sponsored by Nike. The women's world record for the marathon was set at the Nike OTC Marathon by Jacqueline Hansen, who ran 2:38:19 in 1975. [2]
The 1976 United States Olympic trials for track and field were held June 19–27 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. [1] [2] These were the last organized by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU); the Amateur Sports Act of 1978 was passed two years later which formed the new national governing body for the sport of track and field, The Athletics Congress.