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
- July 4, 2025 OTC Butte to Butte
- July 5, 2025 Prefontaine Classic - Diamond League
- July 31 - August 3, 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships
- July 31 - August 2, 2025 USATF Para National Championships
- 2026 Oregon Relays
- April 24 - 26, 2026 Eugene Marathon
- 2026 Hayward Classic
- 2026 OSAA State High School Championships
- June 10-13, 2026 NCAA D1 Outdoor Championships
- June 18 - 21, 2026 Nike Outdoor Nationals
- July 4, 2026 OTC Butte to Butte
- 2026 Prefontaine Classic - Diamond League
- August 5 - 9, 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships Oregon 26
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…
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…
Your Insider's Guide to This Season's Must-See Events at Hayward Field
Hayward Field at the University of Oregon is yet again booked with months of world-class track and field events. This 2025 spring season, Hayward…
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.
Where to Shop for Running Gear
Shopping for running shoes in TrackTown USA is high on the list of things to do when visiting Eugene, Oregon. After all…
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…
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…
These are the places that make the ultimate TrackTown USA experience.
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.
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.
We’re gearing up for another outstanding track and field season in TrackTown! Businesses and…
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.
Prefontaine and Running Legends
Track Legend Steve Prefontaine was born in Coos Bay, on the Oregon Coast, on January 25, 1951. As a senior at Marshfield…
Birthplace of Nike
The Nike company took its first steps here in Eugene and Springfield. Former Olympian and University of…
Oregon22 Heritage Trail
The Oregon22 Heritage Trail honors 22 of Oregon's track and field global medalists in their home communities…