ECLECTIC EDGE RACING
Excellence in timing, announcing & race management since 1988.
EVENT DETAILS
A fun, family-friendly event featuring an evening 5K followed by a delicious post-race taco bar with meat and vegetarian options for all participants. This supported (with marshals and water stations) 5K is produced by Eclectic Edge Racing.
Great for anyone looking to start running for the first time, measure your current 5K time/pace or just have a fun night out with friends! Whether you are a first time runner or building upon a current training plan, all are welcome.
2020 EVENT DATES
Sunday, February 2 · Salsa Sunday · 12:00 pm (Noon) Start
Saturday, May 9 · Salsa Saturday · 6:00 pm Start
Tuesday, June 2 · Taco Tuesday Twilight Trot · 6:00 pm Start
Saturday, July 25 · Salsa Saturday · 6:00 pm Start
Tuesday, August 18 · Taco Tuesday Twilight Trot · 6:00 pm Start
DISTANCE
5K (3.1 miles)
LOCATION
Eclectic Edge Racing Headquarters - 750 Commercial Street, Eugene, Oregon. There will be indoor space available for pre- and post-event festivities, with plenty of parking along the streets adjacent to the start/finish line.
COURSE
The course travels along the scenic Fern Ridge Trail next to Amazon Creek. There will be one aid station at approximately the half-way point. The course will change each month; check back on this page for each month's course update.
Click here for the February GPS COURSE MAP. Click here for a February PRINTABLE COURSE MAP.
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
Included in your entry, enjoy a delicious post-race taco bar and beverages. Friends and family can come support you and then have the option to purchase a ticket for post-race refreshments (dinner, drinks & trivia) for just $10.The trivia round will start at approximately 7:00pm and each month will have a different trivia theme. Trivia is played with multiple-choice style answers.
REGISTRATION
$25 - Includes Taco Bar and beverages, if registered by mail or online through 4:00PM on race day. Then, $30 at the door on race day. The entry fee includes the race, random prizes, trivia round and post-race refreshments.
Click below for online registration.
PACKET PICK-UP
On Race day. For a 12:00pm start, the packet pickup will be from 10:30am to 11:50am. For a 6:00pm start, the packet pickup will be from 4:45 pm to 5:50 pm.
UNIQUE AWARD
Each finisher will receive an age graded score based on their finish time in relation to the 5K world record for their age and gender. This score will be printed on the overall results and on the individual results tickets. The trivia round will have 10 questions, each worth 10 points each. Each person's age graded score and trivia score will be combined - the top finisher will receive the giant medallion.
TACO TUESDAY TWILIGHT TROT / SALSA SATURDAY
A Production of Eclectic Edge Racing