Hayward Field

University of Oregon

Running & TrackTown USA

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 a runner's paradise, the epicenter of track and field, and TrackTown USA. 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.

The TrackTown USA Legacy

Host of seven U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track and Field
Host to 46 Prefontaine Classics - Diamond League since 2010
Host to 17 NCAA D1 Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Host to 10 USATF Outdoor Championships
Host to 2021 NSAF Outdoor Nationals high school championships
Host to the 2014 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Host to the 2014 U.S. debut of the IAAF World Junior Championships
Upcoming 2022 host for the first ever World Athletics Championships held in the U.S.
Upcoming 2023 host of the first Wanda Diamond League Final held in the U.S.

Annual Events

Diamond League Prefontaine Classic
University of Oregon Collegiate Track Season
OSAA Track & Field Championships 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A
Eugene Marathon
Oregon Track Club Masters Hayward Classic
Bill Dellinger Invitational Cross Country Event

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From the legend of Steve Prefontaine to Bill Bowerman's innovative creation of the waffle sole to the birth of Nike by UO Alum Phil Knight, Eugene —and its surrounding communities— is steeped in a rich running history and culture. Ranked among the best places for running, watching track and field events and for just being an all-out sports fan, Eugene is consistently noted for its athletic amenities and spirit.

Being a spectator, however, is optional. Join the camaraderie of fellow running enthusiasts by participating in one of a number of community runs. Lace up for the Eugene Marathon, the Butte to Butte or All-Comers' Track and Field Meet.

Running Events

Cheer on friends or partake in a trail run through scenic forests, a classic road race such as the Aquafina Butte to Butte or the Eugene Marathon, a fun "mud run," an easy walk for charity, or even a youth track day. Around here a 5K naturally augments any type of celebration or gathering!