Eugene | Sports Planning Guide

Inside the Making of America’s Running Capital

Discover why Eugene, Oregon—TrackTown USA—is the epicenter of American track & field and a global leader in event planning and legacy.

Eugene Oregon Track and Field is More Than Ready for a Spectacular Season

2022 is shaping up to be the greatest track and field year in the history of Eugene, Cascades and Coast and the entire state of Oregon. More than a dozen major track events are scheduled for the re-imagined Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, culminating with the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in the summer—the first time it’s ever been held in the United States. To celebrate this exciting year, SPG has compiled a list of events, along with important information needed for preparation.

The Grand Opening for a Preexisting Space

Washington-Jefferson Skatepark + Urban Plaza hosted a successful grand opening with more than 5,000 attendees. Here’s how they did it.

WJ Skatepark + Urban Plaza: Largest in the Nation

What can one addition and some minor renovation do? See how a simple park in Eugene has become a world-class skateboarding destination and universal hangout spot.