PTR Goes to Eugene!

The day’s itinerary
1. Cheer at the Eugene Marathon
2. Trail run (7 miles or distance of your choosing) in the hills of Eugene
3. Lunch

Where: Meet at Maurie Jacobs Parking Lot. Google1 From there we’ll take a short walk (0.1 miles) out to the Willamette River to cheer on our friends Topher and Mike as they pass through at mile 23 of the Eugene Marathon. Estimated stay ~30-45 mins give or take.

The Trail Run: From there, we’ll certainly be inspired to put in our own miles. It’s a 15-minute drive south to the Blanton Ridge Trailhead (porta potty access). Google2 We’ll follow the Blanton Ridge/Ridgeline Trail to the 52nd and Willamette Trailhead (porta potty access). The journey continues on to the Cascades Raptor Center, where we’ll turn around and come back.
7 miles, cumulative gain 1250 ft, elevation range 915-1270 ft
Do as much or as little as you’d like! We can modify based on the preferences of the group.
Route: AllTrails

Afterwards: Join us for lunch at Laughing Planet, 2864 Willamette St #100, Eugene, OR 97405 Google3

What to bring
1. Layers/snacks/beverages/camping chairs for hanging out at the race
2. Optional cheering paraphernalia
3. Fuel and water for your day
4. It would be helpful to have the running route downloaded as there are the occasional side trails that will need to be avoided.

Hope to see you there!