Marathon registration up 25 percent

Marathon registration up 25 percent

The Eugene Marathon is May 4, 2008, and this year more people are signing up.

Organizer Richard Mayer said about 6,000 runners are signed up, a 25 percent increase from last year.

Marathon-related events begin Friday, May 2, and continue through Sunday, May 4.

Click here for a map of the marathon course.

Schedule

Friday May 2, 2008
Health & Fitness Expo (packet pick-up)
The Hilton Eugene & Conference Center
1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday May 3, 2008
Krusteaz Pancake Breakfast
The Hilton Eugene & Conference Center
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (*new time)

Health & Fitness Expo (packet pick-up)
The Hilton Eugene & Conference Center
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Pasta Party
The Hilton Eugene & Conference Center
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 4, 2008
Marathon Start - 7 a.m.
Hayward Field

Half Marathon Start - 7 a.m.
Hayward Field

5K Start - 7:15 a.m.
Hayward Field

Kids Marathon Start - 8 a.m.
Science Factory (across from Autzen Stadium)