Watch amateur and elite athletes from around the world race through Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods, which come out in full force to cheer on the runner. This elite athletic event is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, and is one of the six World Marathon Majors. Marathoners rejoin the Half Marathon course for the final half mile of the race as they enjoy an epic finish on the track inside Hayward Field.Whether you’re ready to race or just joining the cheering committee, you can catch the Bank of America Chicago Marathon all across the city every October. The final miles of the Marathon course run along the Willamette River and feature Eugene's new Downtown Riverfront Park. The course takes runners through Alton Baker Park, past Valley River Center to the Owosso Footbridge where they start the return journey to the finish. The Half Marathon loops west in Alton Baker Park, crosses the Frohnmayer Footbridge and returns to Hayward Field for a final 200m on the track.Īfter splitting from the Half Marathon course, Marathoners will do a loop in Springfield before heading west on the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System. After joining the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System, the Marathon and Half Marathon courses split at Knickerbocker Footbridge. Near Mile 9, runners pass by Hayward Field heading north, cross Franklin Blvd and head east toward Springfield. Heading back toward the University of Oregon, runners follow Amazon Parkway and turn east on 19th Ave. The course takes runners through the University neighborhoods and south on E Amazon all the way to Frank Kinney Park. Age: Must be at least 16 years old on race dayĢ023 Course Map on Google Maps: Click HereĬourse Description: The Eugene Marathon and Half Marathon courses will start on Agate Street, in the shadow of Hayward Field, heading south.
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