Eugene Marathon Announces the 26 Legends of Eugene
Posted Thursday, 10 April, 2008
Each mile of the 2008 Eugene Marathon course is dedicated to a "Legend of Eugene" - from distance runners to coaches - who have made a significant impact on the running community, local and worldwide. The "Eugene Legends" will be visible to participants at each mile as they follow "in the footsteps of LEGENDS!"
"This was a great way for us to bring a positive motivator to the runners of the marathon and the community of Eugene," says Jack Anderson, chair of the "Legends of Eugene" committee, "It was another way to show the runners how special a place Eugene is to run and compete."
The "Legends of Eugene" list will include: Bill Bowerman, the former coach who helped make jogging popular in the United States; Steve Prefontaine, the great University of Oregon runner; and Joe Henderson, who has coached over a thousand marathoners and has written more than 30 running books.
Gorilla Capital is sponsoring three markers at every mile to honor each legend. Other event sponsors will include Krusteaz, Nike, Wells Fargo, Fred Meyer, Nesquik, Gleukos, Earth2O, Oregon Medical Group, Therapeutic Associates, Clif, Healing Spirit, Foot Solutions, Eugene Running Company, Subway, KVAL, Kool 99.1, Eugene Hilton, and the Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon. Proceeds from this event will benefit Committed Partners for Youth, Food for Lane County, Eugene Education Fund, and Pre's Trail.
To see a full list of the "Legends of Eugene" or to register for any of the races goto www.eugenemarathon.com
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