Eugene is Track Town, USA and we will showcase the heritage of track and field in the local area. We will highlight some of the “Men of Oregon” as well as the athletes who participated in the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Olympic Trials.
Free Shuttle Hours: (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium) (every 10-15 minutes) 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Festival Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Hayward Field opens: 10:00 a.m.
On the Festival Stage: 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. On the Video Screen: 1972, 1976, 1980 Olympic Trials highlights; Bill McChesney, Jr. profile and history of University or Oregon/Track Town, USA 11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. On the Video Screen: Live coverage of meet 3:00p.m. - 4:15p.m. The Party Tigers 4:15p.m. - 4:45p.m. Comedy by Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant and guests 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Marv Ellis and the Imaginary Friends 8:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. Jubilee World Outreach Praise Team
At The Starting Block: Ancient Olympics Amazing Facts Race 9:30 a.m. Walking tour – Willamette River North
Other Activities: Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute Citizens cycling to create energy at the Track Town Power Station presented by Safeway Author signing: Geoff Hollister – Windermere tent
Competition Schedule: 7:00 a.m. 20 km Race Walk men final** (held on Leo Harris Parkway) 11:00 a.m. 100m Hurdles women qualifying 11:25 a.m. 110m Hurdles men qualifying 11:50 a.m. 200m women quarterfinal 12:10 p.m. 200m men quarterfinal 12:35 p.m. Masters 200m women exhibition 12:45 p.m. Special Olympics Race men exhibition 12:55 p.m. Special Olympics Race women exhibition 12:55p.m. High Jump men final 1:10 p.m. Hammer Throw women final 1:15 p.m. 100m Hurdles women quarterfinal 1:45 p.m. 110m Hurdles men quarterfinal 1:50 p.m. Shot Put women final 2:05 p.m. 200m women semifinal 2:29 p.m. 200m men semifinal 2:45 p.m. 3000m Steeplechase men final
NOTE: All listings are subject to change – check the Eugene 08 website for up to date information: www.eugene08.com
