Go the distance this summer and throughout the year. Local agencies and running groups are hosting a pack of road races, country rambles, family fun runs, and track and field events from Eugene to Veneta, Springfield to Florence.
Pick one or more of the events listed here, and be sure to visit the listed websites well before race day to check for registration information, updated times and location changes.
CASA/RE/MAX Integrity Champions for Children, May 14: 8:30 a.m., Eugene. 8K run, 3.5 mile walk, 400 meter kids run; starts and ends at Skinner Butte Park. Benefits Court Appointed Special Advocates. Register online at www.eclecticedgeracing.com or www.casa-lane.org.
Bark in the Park, May 15: 9 a.m., Eugene. 5K run and 2K walk through Alton Baker Park benefits Greenhill Humane Society. www.eclecticedgeracing.com, www.green-hill.org or 541-689-1503.
Born to Run Challenge, May 21: 9 a.m., Maurie Jacobs Park (at VRC footbridge), Eugene. 5K run/walk; 15K run. Benefits Lane Pregnancy Support Center. www.lanepregnancy.org.
Rhody Run, May 21: 9 a.m., Florence Events Center. 10K run and 5K run/walk; online registration. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Duck Bill Thrill, May 22: 8 a.m. Olympic distance triathlon and relay, 1,500-meter swim, 40K bike, 10K run at Fall Creek Reservoir’s Winberry Park. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Hershey’s Track Field Games, May 26: 4 p.m. Silke Field, next to Springfield Middle School, 1084 G St. Free all-comers meet for youth ages 9-14. First-place finishers run at state meet July 2 at Hayward Field. 541-736-4501; www.willamalane.org.
Ridgeline Ramble, May 28: Ridgeline Trail, Eugene. Marathon (7 a.m.), 20K and 20K relay (8 a.m.), 10K (8:25 a.m.). Shuttles from Lane Community College. 541-484-9883; www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Why Not Tri Challenge, May 29: South Eugene triatholon for kids; start times vary by age group. Amazon Pool Park. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Run 4 the Memorial, May 30: 8 a.m., Eugene. 4-mile run and walk from University Park (23rd and Potter) to the War Memorial in Skinner Butte Park. Honors veterans and the armed forces. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Miles of Mozart, June 4: 9 a.m., 5K run/walk and 9:30 a.m. 2K walk, Eugene. Flat, fast and scenic courses start at Alton Baker Park pavilions. Benefits the Oregon Mozart Players’ Chamber Music Education Outreach program. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Steep Hill Chase 5K Challenge, June 11: 9 a.m., Alton Baker Park, Eugene. 5K race to benefit Special Olympics. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Butterfly Run, June 18: 9 a.m., 5K run/walk and 10K run at Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 Highway 38 W. Same day as Blooms Butterflies celebration. 541-584-2692 or 541-584-2464; www.elktonbutterflies.com.
Cape Mountain Trail Run, June 18: 10 a.m. 10-mile trail run; 5-mile option. Florence. Starts at Horse Creek Trailhead, 10 miles north of Florence. Benefits Siuslaw High School track and cross country programs. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Prost8K Run, June 19: 8 a.m., Springfield. 8K run and 5K walk to raise prostate cancer awareness on Father’s Day. Starts at the Oregon Urology Institute and finishes at Gateway Mall. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Oregon Track Club All-Comers’ meets, June-July: Hayward Field and Lane Community College, Eugene. Track and field meets five Wednesdays at 5 p.m. starting June 29 for children 12 and younger, and Thursdays at 5 p.m. starting June 30 for ages 13 and older. $3 single entry fee; free for Oregon Track Club members. www.runnerspace.com/OTCAll-comers.
Aquafina Butte to Butte, July 4: 8 a.m., 10K run; 8:20 a.m., 4.5-mile walk, Eugene. Race starts at Donald Street and 43rd Avenue and ends at Skinner Butte Park. LTD shuttles available from Fifth Avenue and Pearl Street for runners, Fourth Avenue and Mill Street for walkers. 541-484-9883; www.runnerspace.com/buttetobutte.
Ranch and River Run, July 16: 8:30 a.m., Dorris Ranch, Springfield. 5K trail run, 3K trail walk, 1K kids fun run. www.eclecticedgerading.com.
Run in the Country, July 17: Coburg. Half-marathon walk, 6 a.m.; half-marathon run, 7 a.m. Children’s fun run, 9:45 a.m. Benefits youth health and fitness. Online sign-up: www.eclecticedgeracing.com or www.runinthecountry.com.
REI Peak Challenge, July 24: 8 a.m., Eugene. 5K and 10K run/walk starts at Third Avenue and Lawrence Street. 541-484-9883; www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Scandia Run, Aug. 13: 8 a.m., Junction City. 10K run and 4.4-mile walk. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Silvan Ridge Twilight 5, Aug. 19: 6 p.m., Silvan Ridge Winery southwest of Eugene. 5K run. www.eclecticedgeracing.com; http://silvanridge.com.
Kelly Butte Classic, Aug. 21: 8 a.m., Springfield. 5K and 8K run at Eastgate Woodlands Park. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Run the Dam Loop, Sept. 3: 8 a.m., Cottage Grove. 15K run and walk; 5K run and walk around Cottage Grove Lake. Proceeds benefit Community Sharing and the Cottage Grove High School Cross Country Team. 541-942-2176.
Datalogic 5K, Sept. 10: 9 a.m., west Eugene. 5K run/walk starts and finishes at Datalogic Business Complex, 959 Terry St. Individual, team categories. Beneficiaries include many local and national charities. 541-484-9883; www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
RiverBend Run/Walk and Health Wellness Expo, Sept. 17: Family-friendly 5K at 9:30 a.m. to benefit Lane Coalition for Healthy Active Youth. Starts and ends in front of Courtsports Athletic Club in Springfield, with course views of McKenzie River. Free kids’ fun run, health and wellness expo, chair massage and other activities. 541-682-4306; www.lchay.org or www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Pre’s Trail X-C Challenge: Eugene. Date to be announced. 3K youth race, 7K run/walk and 5K master/senior race in Alton Baker Park to support maintenance of Pre’s Trail. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Komen Eugene Race for the Cure: Sunday, Oct. 23, tentatively 7:30 a.m., Eugene. Starts and finishes at Autzen Stadium, southeast side near Leo Harris Parkway. 5K run and walk, tentatively at 9:15 a.m., to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer. 503-552-9160 or www.komenoregon.org.
Monster Mash, Oct. 22: 10 a.m., Eugene. 5K run/walk starts at Slocum Center in Eugene and finishes in nearby Alton Baker Park. Costume judging at 8:30 a.m.; refreshments. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Lions Strides for Diabetes Awareness, Nov. 5: 9 a.m. Dorris Ranch Park, Springfield. 5K trail, 5K road or 10K road/trail combined. Benefits diabetes awareness and prevention. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
EWEB Run to Stay Warm, Nov. 19: 8 a.m. EWEB Plaza, Eugene. Half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids 400M dash. Benefits EWEB’s Customer Care Program. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Stuffer, Nov. 24: 8:30 a.m., Springfield. 5K run and family fun walk at Splash! Lively Park Swim Center. 541-736-4544; www.willamalane.org; www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
Jingle Bells Run Walk, Dec. 10: noon, Eugene. 8K run, 5K run/walk and children’s 700-meter Rudolph Run at Maurie Jacobs Park. Santa Claus will greet everyone. Candy canes, prize drawings and ribbons. Benefit for Parkside Community Preschool. 541-484-9883; www.eclecticedgeracing.com.
First Run, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2011/2012 : New Year’s Eve at 11:59 p.m. and New Year’s Day at 10 a.m., Eugene. 10K and 5K run or walk starts and finishes at Valley River Inn. Course illuminated with streetlights along the bike path and flashing orange lights at every turn during the night race. Run New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day or both. Register at the Eugene Running Company, 116 Oakway Center. Prize drawings. www.eclecticedgeracing.com.