Turkey Trot Eugene - 2026

Proceeds

All event proceeds will benefit ShelterCare. ShelterCare is a Eugene/Springfield based nonprofit that provides housing and behavioral health services to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, or on the verge of becoming homeless.

General Event Details

On October 18th, ShelterCare will be partnering with Thrill the World Eugene to host a Zombie-themed 5k with 100+ zombies hidden around the Alton Baker race course!

Zombies will not touch you, so please do not touch them. All of our zombies are volunteers. Some zombie makeup may be too scary for young children.

Please no dogs, unless service dogs. We do not want any of our zombie friends to get bitten!

For this event, you may run or walk! We encourage runners to line up towards the front of the start line. Strollers are also welcome, please line up towards the back of the start line. There will be a timing chip in your race bib, which will record your start time and end time as you cross the race line!

Accessibility: The race course is fully paved, except for the first 100 feet and the last 100 feet- these are on gravel. Registration and vendor booths are also located on a gravels surface. ADA porta potty will be on-site.

If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please email us at [email protected]

Race Shirts

Design announced summer 2026!

It's time to celebrate the season - come in costume ready to compete for prizes!

All 5K participants get to decide which direction they want to run on the 5K course - clock-wise or counter-clockwise. All participants start together and then either veer left at the end of the gravel straight, or straight ahead on Day Island Road. Participants will be able to see each other going the opposite direction midway through the course.

If you're doing the 10K, you'll do the 5K loop twice, going in opposite directions each time - you can decide which direction you run first. Yes, there's some strategy involved, and of course fun!

Nothing beats spring in Eugene. Join us for the 20th anniversary of the Eugene Marathon and experience what it’s like to Run in the Footsteps of Legends. Our fast and scenic course takes you through decades of running history, and finishes on the track inside Hayward Field at the University of Oregon - called a theatre for track and field. Don’t miss your opportunity to run through beautiful Track Town and finish inside the sports most iconic venue. Ever wanted to experience Hayward Magic? Here’s your chance.

Four race distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, Eugene 5K presented by OCCU and Kids Duck Dash presdented by OCCU

Registration Includes:

• Race T-shirt (women's, unisex and youth sizes)

• Finisher medal

• Reusable goodie bag

• Free shuttles to Start/Finish line (marathon & half)

• Plentiful aid and support stations including water, sports drink, energy shots & toilets. Plus lots of spirited entertainment zones along the course (marathon & half)

• Krusteaz pancake breakfast

• Post event celebration that includes music, food and drink samples and more!

• 2 day Health & Wellness Expo

• Over 1,500 volunteers working to ensure a great event

• And much, much, much more!

Event details and schedule

Friday, April 23, 2027:

Health & Wellness Expo

Saturday, April 24, 2027:

Eugene 5k presented by OCCU

Kids Duck Dash presented by OCCU

Krusteaz Pancake Breakfast

Health & Wellness Expo

Sunday, April 25, 2027:

Eugene Marathon

Eugene Half Marathon

Post Race Finish Festival

Krusteaz Pancake Breakfast