edge of the South Hills, then turn back north and eventually get on the riverfront trail system. From here they make a loop that travels through the River Road neighborhood and then across the Owosso Drive footbridge to the Delta Ponds area, Alton Baker Park, and eventually east to Springfield before circling back to finish at Autzen Stadium. The marathon is a Boston Marathon and US Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier event, and its certification allows record breaking performances to qualify as new world records. Community impact Proceeds from the event benefit various community causes such as CASA of Lane County, American Cancer Society, the Lane County food bank, Pre's Trail, and others. Winners Leadership Founder/Principle: Andy Heily Executive Race Director: Courtney Heily Race Director: Ian Dobson Director of Event Operations: Becky Radliff Marketing and Content Coordinator: Jon Marx References External links EugeneMarathon.com - Official website MarathonGuide.com - 'Eugene Marathon & Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Run - Eugene, OR USA' OregonLive.com - ' Eugene Marathon to honor city's past', Doug Binder, The Oregonian (January 8, 2007) RunnerSpace.com - Fan site with Highlight video and start/finish videos Recurring sporting events established in 2007 Marathons in the United States Sports in Eugene, Oregon Sports competitions in Oregon 2007 establishments in Oregon Annual events in Eugene, Oregon