Breaking 3:45 at the Eugene Marathon
Even splits would be 5:20/km (8:35/mi). But Eugene Marathon isn't flat-even — the plan below redistributes the same finish time across the course the way experienced runners actually race it.
How to pace this course
0–8 km
The course's only rises come early
5:21/km (8:37/mi)
8–42.2 km
Flat river paths to the Hayward Field finish
5:20/km (8:34/mi)
Split table
| Checkpoint | Split | Elapsed | Pace at this point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km | 26:47 | 26:47 | 5:21/km |
| 10 km | 26:44 | 53:31 | 5:20/km |
| 15 km | 26:38 | 1:20:09 | 5:20/km |
| 20 km | 26:38 | 1:46:47 | 5:20/km |
| Half | 5:51 | 1:52:38 | 5:20/km |
| 25 km | 20:47 | 2:13:25 | 5:20/km |
| 30 km | 26:38 | 2:40:03 | 5:20/km |
| 35 km | 26:38 | 3:06:41 | 5:20/km |
| 40 km | 26:38 | 3:33:19 | 5:20/km |
| Finish | 11:41 | 3:45:00 | 5:20/km |
Print this table or write the elapsed times on your arm — GPS pace is least reliable exactly when you need it most.