A Course Synopsis

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Yesterday, I did a drive-by over the new course for this year’s Eugene Marathon. The route has changed since last year. We (both half and full marathoners) will have to run 9 miles before we get down to the river : (
Nonetheless, this stretch has lots of level wide open spaces.

Synopsis

• Not sure why we start alongside Hayward Track and not on the track.
• Takes off downhill but then weaves uphill through old growth homes.
• Passes two Bakeries and a McMenamin’s pub!
• Bark mulch trails around Amazon Park. Not sure we can get off road?
• Only a few hilly areas – see hands on map.
• Should be water stops at every mile.
• Mile markers need to be more evident.
• After we [the Half-marathons] hit the Autzen Footbridge it will be easy cruising!

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