Running

Ranked first for "Best Places in the U.S. for Runners" by Outside magazine in 2021, Eugene is heralded as TrackTown.

Discover the heart and home of track and field, from the soft thump of shoes on the chip trails to the roar of the fans at track meets. With a temperate climate, miles of running trails and an enthusiastic track community, Eugene, Oregon shines as an ideal place to run.

Popular Running Trails

Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah Hiking Trails

Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah has been stewarding lands in the greater Mount Pisgah area since 1989. Their programs…

Hendricks Park

Eugene's over 100-year-old park consists of a world-renowned rhododendron garden, a 65 acre (26 ha) forest, and a native…

Thurston Hills Natural Area - North Access Trail

Just east of Springfield, the Thurston Hills Natural Area offers five trails with three mixed-use trails perfect for…

South Amazon Running Trail

This 3.5 mile (5.6 km) section of the Amazon Trail circles Amazon Creek through the residential area of SE Eugene. The…

Hendricks Park Trail

A bark-covered trail that winds through one of the city’s most beautiful and historical parks. It was founded in 1951 as…

McKenzie River National Recreation Trail (MRT)

This easy 26.5 mile (43 km) hiking trail parallels the scenic McKenzie River, gaining 1,750 ft (525 m) as it passes…

Amazon Community Center & Park

This figure-eight shaped trail is perfect running trail for any skill level because of shorter cut-off loops. It has a…

Pre's Trail

First built in 1975 and designated city historic landmark in 2019, follow in the footsteps of legendary track star Steve…

Ridgeline Trail System

An extensive 12 mile (19.3 km) trail system in South Eugene popular for hiking and trail running. Seven trailheads lead…

Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System (Willamette River Trail)

Over 100 miles (160 km) of paved paths and multi-use trails border the Willamette River and connect Eugene to…

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Eugene's Running Community

Part of the magic attributed to Eugene-Springfield as a running destination is the enthusiasm for track among its residents. Not only have great runners emerged from the University of Oregon's track team and world renowned athletes competed here — many residents are passionate about running themselves!

You see this manifested in the cheering crowds that fill Hayward Field's stadium seats or line the roadways for the Eugene Marathon. It is also apparent by the many locally-owned running stores across town, the numerous group runs and 5K walk/run events, the miles of lovingly maintained chip trails and the sheer volume of amateur runners out on the trails, rain or shine.