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2009 Eugene Challenge Mile
Presented by The Eugene Running Company

Date
Saturday, June 6, 2009

Race Schedule
8:00am-9:15am  - Race Day Registration
9:15a.m. - Kid's 200M Race
9:30am - Men's Open Race (All ages)
9:45am - Women's Open Race (All ages)
10:00am - Recreational Men/Women (All ages)
10:15am - Youth Boys/Girls (18 & Under)
10:30am - Masters Men/Women (40 & Over)

10:50am - Awards

Event Description

Presented by Eugene Running Company, this is the 5th running of the only road mile race in the region throughout the year.  This year, the event will feature various waves for all ages and abilities.  The Men's and Women's Open races are open to everyone and will also feature elite runners.  The Recreational division is intended for the less-competitive runners and walkers accepting the challenge of participating in a road mile.  The Youth race is open to all competitors ages 18 and under, and the Masters race is open to all participants 40 and over.   

Distances

This event features a 1 mile and Kids 200 meter fun run.

Location

5th & Pearl - Eugene, Oregon.

Course

Again in 2009, the flat and fast road mile course will start at 5th & Pearl, proceed west to Charnelton, north to 4th Street, west to Lawrence, south to 5th Street and return to the finish at 5th & Pearl.  Click here for a COURSE MAP.  Click here for a DETAILED COURSE MAP.

Entry Fees (1 Mile)

$15 for adults, $10 for kids (10 & Under) through May 30.
$20 for adults, $15 for kids (10 & Under), May 31 through June 5.
$25 for adults, $20 for kids (10 & Under) on race day, June 6.

Short-sleeve cotton event shirts can be purchased for an additional $6, tech shirts for $10 - shirts are only guaranteed if ordered by Friday, May 29.

* The Kids 200M race is free

* Participants competing in the Recreational, Youth or Masters divisions can also compete in the Open division at no extra cost.

Registration

In person at the Eugene Running Company (116 Oakway Center), through Friday, June 5 at 6pm, and on race day from 8:00am to 9:15am..  Packet pickup will be at the Eugene Running Company on Friday, June 5, from 11am to 6pm and on race day, June 6,  from 8:00am to 9:15am.   Click here for an ENTRY FORM.  Click here for ONLINE REGISTRATION.

Awards

Awards from the Eugene Running Company will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three in each age group.  All fun run participants will receive ribbons.  All participants will be eligible for random prize drawings.

Age Groups

10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

Lodging

Hotels offering special rates for race participants:
Hilton Eugene & Conference Center - 541-342-6650
Eugene Franklin Inn & Suites - 541-342-4804
Campus Inn - 541-343-3376
La Quinta Inn & Suites Waterfront - 541-344-8335


Chip Timing
This year's event will feature chip timing - timing chips will be included in participant packets with bib numbers and packet materials.  Instructions for proper chip placement will be included in race packets.  PLEASE NOTE:  Timing chips will be collected at the end of the finish chute, participants must use the supplied ties to attach chips (do not lace shoelaces through the timing chips).


Event Records
Overall Male: Blake Bolden, Ames, IA, 4:08.2, 2006
Overall Female: Sopagna Eap, Eugene, OR, 4:49.5, 2006
Masters Male: Rick Fuller, Eugene, OR, 4:17.5, 2005
Masters Female: Alyssa Tower, Vancouver, WA, 5:27.8, 2006


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Address:Eugene
Oregon
United States
Sport:Road Racing
Level:Recreational
Start Date:June 6th 2009
 

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