Oregon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Run to Stay Warm
Run to Stay Warm is a half marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Run event held in Eugene, Oregon. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 22, 2026. About 1,600 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 22, 2026
- Location
- Eugene, OR
- Field size
- ~1,600 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Location
- Eugene, Oregon
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Run
- Field size
- About 1,600 runners
- Course
- Flat; flat river-path course along the Willamette
- Registration
- runtostaywarm.com
- Official website
- runtostaywarm.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $65 (from runtostaywarm.com, checked October 7, 2026)
- Start time
- 9:00 AM PST
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 39°F at the start, 89% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the Run to Stay Warm
A flat, fast race on Eugene's scenic river paths held the Sunday before Thanksgiving, with proceeds helping neighbors stay warm in winter. It draws roughly 1,600 runners across the half, 10K, and 5K.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Decade-plus Eugene tradition held the Sunday before Thanksgiving; benefits local energy-assistance programs
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Run to Stay Warm: common questions
- When is the Run to Stay Warm?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 22, 2026.
- Where is the Run to Stay Warm held?
- In Eugene, Oregon.
- What distances does the Run to Stay Warm offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Run.
- How many people run the Run to Stay Warm?
- About 1,600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Run to Stay Warm?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runtostaywarm.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Run to Stay Warm?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $65 (from runtostaywarm.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Run to Stay Warm start?
- 9:00 AM PST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Run to Stay Warm?
- about 39°F at the start, 89% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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