Run Hub Northwest

McKenzie River Run & Raft
2025-08-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Join us for a fun day on the McKenzie River! Meet at Run Hub at 7:45am on Sun, Aug. 3 to carpool to Paradise Campground (57489 McKenzie Hwy, Blue River) or meet at Paradise Campground parking lot around 9am.

Our friends at Horse Creek Lodge will provide the shuttle and guide the raft trip.

The shuttle will transport you upriver from Paradise Campground to do a point-to-point run with 4-5, 7-8, and 14-15 mile drop off options. The shuttle is $10 for gas and staffing of the drivers. All paces are welcome to run or hike the trail. Please bring your own water and fuel for the day. It will be warm on the trail and there isn’t access to drinking water on the run.

After lunch (not provided), those who signed up for rafting will suit up in optional booties and wet suits and get going about 1-1:30 p.m. The raft trip is about 3 hours of floating on the river and includes snacks and a shuttle back to Paradise Campground for $70.

Sign-up is required. Register here.

Community Group Run/Walk
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 and 8 more dates | Run Hub Northwest, 515 High St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Join us every Wednesday for a laid-back, fun run or walk. We meet in front of Run Hub at 515 High Street. Runners and walkers can choose to go 3 or 5 miles at a range of speeds (seriously). Anyone and everyone is welcome, including small persons in strollers and our four legged-friends. We have 2-3 staff members lead the run and one walk leader.
Winter 3-mile routeWinter 5-mile route

ASICS Metaspeed Demo Run/Walk
2025-08-20 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
Run faster by conserving energy with the new ASICS Metaspeed Tokyo series! You’ll have the chance to demo the Metaspeed Sky or Edge at our community run on Wed, Aug. 20 at 6pm.

Carbon plated shoes can be beneficial to anyone wanting a fast and responsive ride for race day and speed work. All paces are welcome. We will have 3- and 5-mile routes from the shop to Alton Baker Park and back on the river path. For this run, we’ll stay on the pavement to put the Metaspeeds to the test.

Every Wednesday we have free injury consults with a physical therapist from 5:30-6pm. Stop by the shop before the run to chat with a PT.

Pint Night @ Beergarden for Gear Grants
2025-08-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Beergarden, 777 W 6th Ave, Eugene, Oregon, 97402
Beergarden is hosting a Pint Night for the Run Hub Gear Grants program! Whether you join us for the community run/walk and socializing afterward at Beergarden, or you skip the run and head straight there, every pint purchased on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 27 will earn Gear Grants $1.

Run Hub Gear Grants can be used by middle and high school students to purchase running shoes and other gear from Run Hub Northwest in Eugene, Oregon. Students must be enrolled in a track or cross country program at a Eugene/Springfield school or a sanctioned youth running program within Eugene/Springfield. Grants are given in the spring and fall of each year to students who would not otherwise be able to purchase their running shoes and gear.

Destination Trail Run: Ridgeline & Barry's
2025-08-31 08:30 - 12:00 | Martin Street Trailhead, 925 Martin St, Eugene, Oregon, 97405, United States
Explore Eugene’s Ridgeline Trail This Labor Day Weekend!

Celebrate your Labor Day weekend with friends, fresh air, and forest views — no long drives required! This Sunday we’re keeping it local, exploring 6–14 miles of Eugene’s beautiful Ridgeline Trail. Whether you’re in the mood for a relaxed cruise or a longer adventure, this route is all about enjoying our backyard trails and skipping the holiday traffic.

Afterwards, we’ll gather at Barry’s Espresso Bakery & Deli to sip, snack, and share stories from the morning.📍 Start: Martin Street Trailhead🏃 Distance: 4–8.5 miles (you’re welcome to do more). 4-Mile Route | 6.5 Mile Route | 8.5 Mile Route☕ Post-Run: Barry’s Espresso Bakery & Deli

Routes to follow, stay tuned.

Come for the trails, stay for the connection, and enjoy the local running community.

Beginner 5K Program: First Practice
2025-09-06 08:30 - 10:00 | YMCA, 600 E 24th Ave, Eugene, Oregon, 97405
Are you interested in running your first or second 5K? Our fall Beginner 5K Training Program returns on Sat, Sept. 6!

Our 12-week training program is geared towards beginning runners and those returning to running. Certified coaches will provide guidance and suggestions for weekly training as we build toward running the Run to Stay Warm 5K. Participants can expect to start with walking and jogging and build toward continuously running for at least 5 km.The first practice is on Saturday, September 6, at 8:30 AM. We will meet weekly on Saturdays to run and will have an occasional guest speaker. Saturday time commitment will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30-9:45 a.m. but may end closer to 10:00 a.m. on days that include guest speakers. The YMCA will be the primary practice location, but local parks and trails will also be utilized. Participants will receive a free t-shirt, complimentary socks, and a discount at Run Hub for the duration of the training program.

Returning runners will have the option to do an intermediate workout on Saturdays.

Cost is $75 for YMCA members and $85 for non-members. The registration cost does not include the Run to Stay Warm registration fee.

Register here

Adidas Demo & Community Run/Walk
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
Join us this Wednesday at 6pm for our community run/walk with adidas! You’ll have the chance to test out their lightweight daily trainer, the Adizero EVO SL, or take a spin in their soft and bouncy racing shoe, the Adios Pro 4.

All paces are welcome for our 3 and 5-mile routes. Afterward, we’ll head to ColdFire Brewing for food and drink.

Gear Grants Jackpot Jog 2025
2025-09-13 11:30 - 14:00 | OR
September 13, 2025 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Get your ticket before the price increases on September 6!

Register

Join us on Saturday, September 13, for the 2025 Gear Grants Jackpot Jog, a poker run and catered lunch to fundraise for Run Hub Gear Grants!

Run Hub Gear Grants provides free running shoes and other gear to school-aged runners in need. Our fall 2025 Gear Grants application opens on August 15, and grants will be issued to cross country athletes in September.

Tickets

Pre-registration is required for the event. Your Jackpot Jog ticket includes

access to the poker run and post-run raffle

a catered lunch from Yabai Nikkei (chicken or tofu teriyaki, rice, salad and Japanese potato salad)

a drink from ColdFire Brewing (beer, wine and non-alcoholic options)

We encourage you to buy your ticket before Sept 6, so that we have an accurate count of participants for the caterer. The ticket price will increase to $43 on Sept 6.

About the event

The event will start at 11:30 AM at Run Hub Northwest, 515 High Street in Eugene, and participants will have one hour to check out Brooks demo shoes (Ghost Max 3, Hyperion Max 3 and Ghost 17) and other products from our sponsors. The run will start at 12 PM at Run Hub. Runners will run to five checkpoints throughout downtown Eugene and will draw a playing card at each one. The run will end at ColdFire Brewing Company, 263 Mill St.

The object is to have the best poker hand at the end of the run! The winner of the game will receive a $100 gift card to Run Hub!

Thanks to our sponsors, Brooks, Balega, Skratch and Salomon, 100% of ticket sales will go to Run Hub Gear Grants!

And thank you to the local businesses who are participating as poker card stops. Local businesses include: The Wheel aPizza Pub, Hodgepodge Books and Taproom, Passionflower, House of Records, and more.

Event schedule

11 AM: Meet at Run Hub to check out Brooks demo shoes and other products from our sponsors.

12 PM: Poker run begins at Run Hub and finishes at ColdFire.

1 PM: Food, drinks and raffle at ColdFire.

More about Run Hub Gear Grants

Run Hub has issued more than 230 $200 Gear Grants to local student athletes since the program’s inception in fall 2022.

Run Hub Gear Grants can be used by middle and high school students who need financial assistance to purchase running shoes and other gear from Run Hub. Students must be enrolled in a track or cross country program at a Eugene/Springfield school or a sanctioned youth running program within Eugene/Springfield. Grants are given in the spring and fall of each year.

Gear grants are created with funds donated by Run Hub customers and community members and through fundraising runs such as the Jackpot Jog.

Register for the Jackpot Jog

Destination Trail Runs - Salmon Creek Trail
2025-09-28 08:00 - 14:30 | Greenwaters Park, 48362 OR-58, Oakridge, Oregon, 97463, United States
Join us on Salmon Creek Trail for a scenic adventure starting from Greenwaters Park in Oakridge.Choose between a 4 to 9-mile out-and-back along the river — perfect for a steady run with big views — or take on the 11-mile lollipop loop that climbs higher into the forest before circling back along Salmon Creek on the opposite side. Both routes highlight rushing water, lush canopy, and the relaxed flow that makes Oakridge a trail-running gem.

We’ll regroup afterwards at Three Legged Crane for refreshments and food — the perfect way to wrap up a day on the trails.

Schedule8:30 am – Carpool leaves Run Hub Northwest9:30 am – Meet at Greenwaters Park in OakridgeNoon to 1 pm – Lunch at Three Legged Crane

Salmon Creek Route Options4 to 9 mile out-and-back – Route11 Mile Lollipop | 1050′ of vert – Route

Halloween RunVenture
2025-10-24 17:30 - 20:00 | OR
Join us for our annual Halloween RunVenture around downtown Eugene on Fri, Oct. 24! There will be HOKA demo shoes, a 3-mile run/walk to local businesses, a free beverage courtesy of Run Hub, prize raffle, and a costume contest. This is a free event. All paces and abilities are welcome.

Event Schedule:

5:30PM: Demo HOKA shoes at Run Hub6 PM: 3-mi scavenger hunt run/walk to local businesses7 PM: Hangout, beverage and prize raffle at the Bier Stein

The run will begin at 6 p.m. and you’ll have one hour to make it to as many stops as possible. The more stops you make it to, the more raffle tickets you get! We’ll end the run at 7 p.m. at the Bier Stein and enjoy some drinks and raffle off prizes from our participating vendors and businesses! Bring a headlamp and reflective gear as it will be getting dark during the run.

Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume! We’ll award prizes for spookiest, best duo/group and most creative.

Destination Trail Run - Hendricks to Moon
2025-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 | OR
Meet at Hendrick’s Park parking lot (corner of Floral Hill Dr. & Fairmount Blvd) at 9 am on Sun, Oct. 26th for a 6.5-mile no-drop trail run. We’ll talk about the route, take a group photo and get going around 9:10am.

This is a backyard destination trail run from Hendricks Park to Moon Mountain, with 1,050′ elevation gain and warm fall vibes. You’ll climb Ribbon Trail and dash over to Black Oak Basin. Then you’ll head up, down and around to Coryell Ridge, and get a fall morning view of Moon before looping back, down and around to Hendricks. After the run, we’ll head to Hideaway Bakery (3377 E Amazon Dr) for food and drink.

A no-drop run means we have a sweeper and all paces are welcome. Please RSVP and view the route.

HOKA Mach X 3 Demo & Community Run
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
Push the pace at our weekly community run/walk in the propulsive Pebax-plated trainer, the HOKA Mach X 3. The Mach X 3 is a plated daily trainer that is great for up-tempo miles.

All paces are welcome to join us for our 3 and 5-mile routes from the shop. We will have 3 and 5-mile run leaders and a 2.5-mile walk leader. Afterward, we’ll head to ColdFire Brewing for food and drink.

Altra Demo & Community Run/Walk
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
Come out for our community run and walk on Wed, Nov. 12 at 6pm to test out the Altra Escalante 4, Torin 8 and FWD Via 2. Our new Altra tech rep Lorne will be here to answer any of your shoe questions. We’ll do our 3 and 5-mile winter routes along the river path. All paces are welcome. Please bring your headlamp and reflective gear for visibility. After the run, we’ll head to ColdFire Brewing for food, drink and community.

We’ll also have a physical therapist at the shop from 5:30-6pm for free injury consults in case you have a niggle or injury that’s keeping you from running.

McKenzie River Run & Soak with Topo
2025-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Belknap Hotsprings, Belknap Hot Springs Road, OR, 97413, United States
Join us and experience the annual charm of the McKenzie River Trail. All paces welcome.

Choose your adventure with shuttle options ($10 per person) for 5, 9, or 13-mile point-to-point route!

This Destination trail run features Topo shoe demos, a beautiful trail run and a hot springs soak.

RESERVE SHUTTLE

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Schedule

8 am – Carpool meet-up 🕗Arrive at Run Hub Northwest at 8 am for a carpool shuttle up to Belknap Hot Spring upper parking area. Limited parking available.

9:15 – Shoe demo, raffle, and group photo 📸Sign-in on the clipboard, try on a pair of Topo trail shoes, enter the raffle, and huddle up for a group photo at the large Belknap sign. Meet at Pin 📍

9:30 – Shuttle van departure 🚌Depart on shuttles for the various route options listed below. This is a one-way trail ticket.

Post-run Belknap soak 🚿The groups should return between 11:00 and 1pm to Belknap. Please bring $12 for the hot springs soak. Please shower, be courteous of the staff and other visitors. Remember to bring a towel, swim suit, and change of clothes. Limited locker space is available at Belknap.

Shuttle registration required ($10 per person)

Horse Creek Lodge will be providing shuttle service for four different route options to those participating in the point-to-point routes. The group discount cost per person is $10. Please be sure to thank your drivers.​ Registration is required through Horse Creek Lodge for logistic purposes.

Shuttle Reservation

Check your inbox after registering for the shuttle. Click on Manage Shuttle Reservation and select if you’ll be attending the soak and what drop off location you are planning to attend.

Route options 🗺️

Pick from these amazing route options.

Belknap Resort 0.5 (no shuttle walk)

Deer Cr to Belknap 5

Trail Bridge Dam To Belknap 8.5Trail Bridge Dam > Paradise Campground > Belknap 14

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Cost

The total cost will be $10 per person for the shuttle and $12 for the soak. Please remember to bring a towel and swim suit.

$12 – 1-hour soak $10 – Horse Creek Lodge Shuttle (group rate)$2 – Forgot your own towel fee

More info

For more group trail run events, see Destination Trail Runs.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Demo & Party
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | OR
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS with Run Hub on Wed, Nov. 19 at 6pm at the new ColdFire Brewing restaurant (263 Mill St)! We’ll run or walk 3 to 5 miles from ColdFire along the river path, and end at the restaurant. All paces are welcome! We will have run leaders and a walk leader.

You’ll get to demo the soft, stable ride of the Adrenaline GTS 25 on the run or walk. We’ll also have some throwback goodies like slap bracelets, Gushers and more.

Bonus points for your best 2000s-inspired running or post-run ‘fit!

We will have a physical therapist from Go! Physical Therapy at ColdFire from 5:30-6pm for free injury consults.
