Insider Guide - Eugene Marathon

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Eugene welcomes you! We can’t wait to share all the places that
make this town so special! Enjoy your stay, and GOOD LUCK!
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Steelhead Brewing Co. – 5th Ave.
Local hotspot, brews its own beer with a
menu to satisfy anyone’s desire, fun and
relaxed atmosphere
The Beer Stein – 11th Ave.
Bottled beers from across the GLOBE,
great eats, don’t miss!
Max’s Tavern– 13th Ave.
Eugene’s version of Boston’s “Cheers”
by the time you leave, everyone will
know your name
Ninkasi Brewing Co – Van Buren St.
Brewery focused on local ingredients
offering a tasting room, patio seating,
and even guided tours! A Eugene must!
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Glenwood – Alder St.
Healthy and fresh, great omelets!
Studio One Café – 19th St.
Hidden gem, close to campus!
Brail’s Restaurant – Willamette St.
Close to the course, great breakfast
with unassuming style and prices
Wild Duck Café – Villard St.
Wide assortment of really good
food, fun scene!
Café Yumm – Willamete St.
Rice + bean bowls, fresh and local
ingredients with a secret sauce!
Cornucopia – 17th Ave.
Burger haven!
Mezza Luna Pizzeria – Pearl St.
Voted best pizza by multiple
publications – bottom line, if you like
pizza, you’ll love Mezza!
Voodoo Doughnuts – E. Broadway
Quirky, made famous in Portland,
toppings include tang, bubble gum,
Oreos, bacon… um, yes?
Beppe & Gianni’s – 19th Ave.
Pricier Italian, but a meal you won’t
forget
Sweet Life Patisserie – Monroe St.
Amazing sweets you thought you only
dreamt of!
Izumi Sushi – 2 locations
Good sushi is hard to find sometimes –
not this time!
Prince Puckler’s Ice Cream – 19th Ave.
Homemade ice cream for 37 years, right
by Hayward Field, perfect end to a
perfect race!
Oregon Electric Station – 5th Ave.
Pricey, but delicious, cool atmosphere
McMenamins – multiple locations
Eclectic atmosphere, CAJUN TOTS!
Might take a while, but sit back and
relax
Vero Espresso – E 14th Ave
Adorable coffee house, perfect to relax
and enjoy a delicious latte with
company!
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Spencer Butte – moderate hike with spectacular views
on a clear day
We at the Eugene Marathon want to thank each of you
for sharing your journey with us. We know you’ve spent
many weeks preparing for this, and we wish you each the
best race possible.
Oregon is a state full of character and beauty all around.
In the heart of this great place is running. It’s all around
us as the wind blows from the Pacific Ocean westward.
We hope your weekend with us is not just about that start
or finish line, but is a celebration of the miles you’ve
conquered to get here.
Pre’s Rock – landmark and shrine to Prefontaine, cool
runner’s must-do
Saturday Market (10a-5p) – downtown, food, music,
local crafts, do NOT miss this gem
Oregon Coast – Florence, OR (60 miles)
Seal Lion Caves – America’s largest sea caves, hundreds
of wild sea lions
Sand Dunes – dune buggies, ATV rentals, sand surfing,
massive dunes
Thank you, and Cheers!
If you haven’t heard – Oregon is famous for its wines.
Eugene sits in the Willamette Valley amongst amazing
vineyards. We highly recommend:
King Estate Winery - breathtaking views, old-world style
facility, classy
Sweet Cheeks Winery – 5 minutes from King Estate, bring
your own picnic, live music, picturesque views
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Tesoaria Vineyard & Winery – About a 45-minute drive to
Roseburg, OR but worth every mile, awesome owners with
even better wine, European-style
Willamette Valley Vineyards – Between Portland and
Eugene, large deck to take in the view and the wine
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