World Athletics Championships Relay
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Welcome to TrackTown Wordmark

For anyone who has experienced the electrifying atmosphere of Hayward Field at the University of Oregon or jogged along the same running trails where Olympic athletes train, it's no surprise that Eugene is called the running capital of the world, the epicenter of track and field and TrackTown. 

2025 - 2026 Events

OTC All Comers Meets 12 and Under Jul 23

Eugene is TrackTown! Legendary coach Bill Bowerman started these meets in the late 1940s, and they’ve been offered each summer since the mid-1950s. Come to Hayward Field on the day of the…

OTC All Comers Meets 13 and Over Jul 24

Eugene is TrackTown! Legendary coach Bill Bowerman started these meets in the late 1940s, and they’ve been offered each summer since the mid-1950s. Come to Hayward Field on the day of the…

The TrackTown Experience

Need a last-minute pair of spikes, post-event dining experience or the inside scoop on local running trails? TrackTown has you covered to experience Eugene like a local. 

Guides & Lists
Guide to Late Night Dining
: Kathleen Nyberg
Jun 13

Guide to Late Night Dining

The event has wound down, the show is over, the match is complete, the victor declared... but your evening is still in…

Guides & Lists
A Runner's Guide to Eugene Apr 01

A Runner's Guide to Eugene

If you are here to run — this is the right place! Eugene, Oregon is celebrated as TrackTown USA, and runners…

Hayward Field

In 2020, the stadium was re-built at Hayward Field prior to hosting the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field and the World Athletic Championships Oregon22. Its new innovative design pays tribute to the historic legacy of TrackTown. The adjacent community of Springfield shares in the community's running heritage, as the home to Bowerman and numerous other track stars and significant road races.

2022 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field University of Oregon
: Melanie Ryan Griffin

Hayward Field

Runners, both the athletes and the fans, consider the University of Oregon's Hayward Field as a…

Our Track Community

Additional organizations coordinate and manage a variety of road races, trail runs, triathlons and meets including Eclectic Edge Racing and Level 32 Racing. And USA Track and Field, USATF Oregon Association and the University of Oregon are strong partners for track and field.

Volunteer Opportunities

Be part of the magic! Give of your time or financial donations year-round to support local track events. Volunteer roles may include greeters, ushers, timers, supply station attendants, recyclers, cleaners and more. Be an ambassador for the community, a support to the athletes, and a vital part of keeping our track events friendly, clean and green. Application requirements and processes may vary, so please contact the individual organizations. 

Track Legends 

Track legend Steve Prefontaine ran for the University of Oregon track team, amazing crowds by winning every American running record between 2,000 and 10,000 meters in 1975. Since then, many other amazing track and field athletes have followed, becoming local heroes, and many, even Olympians.

Nike Moon Shoes at Graduate by Hilton Eugene
: Melanie Ryan Griffin

Birthplace of Nike

The Nike company took its first steps here in Eugene and Springfield. Former Olympian and University of…

H.W. Kerrigan's Heritage Trail plaque on display at the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House
: Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

Oregon22 Heritage Trail

The Oregon22 Heritage Trail honors 22 of Oregon's track and field global medalists in their home communities…