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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Redesigned Website...... 2 Business Members ...... 2, 3 Eugene to Welcome First Call...... 3 Volunteer for Marathon...... 3 Prandini...... 4 Event Calendar...... 4, 5 MASTERS NEWSLETTER the World in 2021 Vin Lananna...... 5 Pre Classic...... 6 Talented Newcomers...... 8 Butte to Butte...... 7 Hayward Excitement...... 7 T&F Homecoming...... 8

Run/Walk on May 14 Join us for the next Track Club running/walking event May 14 at 6 pm at Pre’s Trail, . These events are infor- mal and free to OTC members. The courses will be marked, and timed results will be presented. These events are a fun way to achieve goals, improve fitness, meet new friends, learn something new, volunteer more or save money. All

ages and abilities are welcome. OF IAAF COURTESY PHOTO Entry Fees: Free for Oregon IAAF President Lamine Diack congratulates Vin Lananna on TrackTown hosting the 2021 World Championships.. Track Club members, $5 for non- OTC members. The world will be coming to Eugene after gene and TrackTown USA will officially host Registration: On the event day, from 5 pm to 5:45 pm. Please fill all. the nine-day, biennial meet at historic Hay- out the entry form on the OTC Disappointment from narrowly missing ward Field. website: www.oregontrackclub.org out on the 2019 World Championships last Now many more of the world’s best ath- and bring to the event. Course: The 5K (3.1 mile) XC November turned into pure elation after letes will get to experience what makes course starts and finishes on Pre’s a surprise announcement the morning of such a hallowed spot in the Trail. April 16 that the IAAF had awarded the 2021 world of . Spectators from

Oregon Track Club Office World Championships to Eugene. around the globe will also have the oppor- Hours: Monday-Friday, “We are humbled by the bold leadership tunity to see what makes a meet here so 9:00 am to 3:30 pm PDT 2350 Oakmont Way, Suite 201 shown by the IAAF Council,” TrackTown USA special. Eugene, OR 97401 President Vin Lananna said. “We are thrilled It is a truly remarkable turn of events. Phone: 541-343-7247 Email: [email protected] to be able to welcome the world in 2021.” The idea of a World Championships at Hay- OnTrack is published by the It marks the first time the outdoor worlds ward Field seemed lofty only a few years Oregon Track Club Board of Directors. Oregon Track Club, P.O. Box 11364, Eugene, OR 97440 Issue #52, May 2015 will be held in the U.S. since their inception ago. Over time, the concept evolved to be Distributed free monthly. www.oregontrackclub.org • [email protected] in 1983. USA Track & Field, the City of Eu- continued on page 4 OnTrack MAY 2015

Business Members New Website Ready for Visitors AHM Brands Brown Contracting, Inc. Updates to websites are time-con- Board members, Chris Meeker and Phil Byrke Beller MD, - Pacific Women’s Ctr suming and costly propositions. Like cell Sutton, to evaluate the feasibility of sug- CAMERON MCCARTHY LANDSCAPE phones, as soon as one is rolled out, work gestions, given the Club’s financial con- ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS – CHAMPION SUPPORTER on another version should probably be straints. Cascade Dermatology started. So when Oregon Track Club set Fortunately, OTC has a willing collabo- Chambers Construction Company CORVALLIS HALF MARATHON & 5K – out two years ago to redesign our online rator in businessman Ross Krempley, CHAMPION SUPPORTER look, we knew the process would be chal- founder of runnerspace.com. An expert in Creswell Health & Rehabilitation lenging. We had ideas and dreams of what building sites that allow uploading of any Center Curtis Restaurant Equipment we hoped to accomplish, but weren’t sure type of content, managing where it ap- Custom Orthotics how to achieve them. pears and stylizing it with preset designs, D2000 Safety, Inc. After much information gathering and Ross provided the technical know-how Dave Henry Real Estate Services, Inc. David E. Carmichael, Attorney technical mastery by many computer and coding personnel to make our dreams Douglas Gallagher Law Office savvy individuals, we are happy to an- reality. Ross, another former OTC Board Eclectic Edge Racing nounce that our new website platform member and UO runner, helped shepherd Eugene Airport Eugene Marathon went “live” on April 13. the design phase, taking ideas from our Eugene Physical Therapy, LLC – It has been six years since Oregon marketing and media team and figur- Supporter Member Eugene Running Club Track Club made significant changes to ing out ways to incorporate those ideas Eugene Running Company our website. The OTC Marketing and Media within the context of our multi-faceted Eugene Wellness Center Committee held meetings to determine web presence. Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission what to do and how best to accomplish We hope you enjoy our new desktop/ European Touch Painting Co a makeover to our site. In a survey of our mobile/tablet format, find it user-friendly Fitness Link’s Performance and membership, many of you expressed sug- and return frequently. You can access Training Center Franklin R. Lulich, CPA, P.C. gestions on how to improve the look and news about OTC, our business sponsors, GANT Custom Homes – Supporter navigation. The committee tasked two community races, UO Track & Field and Member Garden Way Chiropractic Center knowledgeable and very able former OTC TrackTown USA opportunities. Gleaves Swearingen LLP, Attorneys at Law Golden Realty Handy Ed Construction Health & Safety Institute Home Federal Bank – Supporter Member Hughes Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors – Supporter Member Hutchinson, Cox, Coons, Orr & Sherlock, P.C. Innovative Print Group Kalen Electric & Machinery, Inc. Kathleen Dugan LMT Kernutt Stokes LLP Let’s Move LLC Lile/Eugene Moving & Storage Locklear Leatherworks LLC LPL Financial - Kelly G. Higgins, Financial Advisor Visit the Oregon Track Club’s redesigned website at OregonTrackClub.org.

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First Call: Let Spring Begin Business Members Marilyn Milne at Public Relations munity. I hope you can share in the ex- Services LLC – Supporter by Erin Regali, OTC President Member April was a great citement and help cheer on all those en- Mark Stapleton DMD, MSD, PC month on the track, thusiastic athletes if you aren’t already Dentistry For Children Michael Keller Realty of Spokane, the field and on the out there competing yourself! WA – Supporter Member trails in our communi- Mike Fanelli, San Francisco Real Estate ty! Here are just a few Musgrove Mortuaries & Cemeteries items that capture the Sign Up Today as a National Fire Fighter – Supporter excitement: Member NEUROSPINE INSTITUTE – • The Eugene School District middle Marathon Volunteer CHAMPION SUPPORTER school meets kicked off in April with There is still time to sign up to volun- Nike Running Eugene many young students participating in teer for the Eugene Marathon race week- On Track and Field, Inc. OREGON DENTAL CARE – CHAMPION our great sport. end. Course marshals, corral attendants SUPPORTER • The high school season is in full gear and finish line helpers are just some of Pacific Continential Bank the positions still available. Pink Buffalo Racing throughout our state. These student- Postal Pharmacy, Inc. athletes will be busy competing each To volunteer, email volunteer@eugen- Prichard Partners, Inc. week, working hard to earn those emarathon.com or visit www.eugenema- RANDOM LENGTHS – CHAMPION rathon.com/volunteer for more info. SUPPORTER cherished personal records and hop- RBC Wealth Management, Todd G. ing to reach the state meet at Hay- There is also still time to register for Bosworth ward Field in late May. any of the four races. Online registration Rexius Forest By-Products Rogue Ales & Spirits– Supporter • The hosted the closes at 11:59 p.m. on May 4. After that Member annual Pepsi Invitational, culminated you can register in person at the Health Run Hub Northwest – Supporter & Fitness Expo at the Lane Events Center Member with team victories by the Duck men Runnin’ Wild and women. on May 8 and 9. Sapient Private Wealth • The Oregon track and field team host- If you can’t run or volunteer, make sure Management Sightline Property Inspections you cheer! Get out on the course for ei- ed the Oregon Relays for high school, SLOCUM ORTHOPEDICS, PC – collegiate and professional athletes ther the 5K or kids’ dash on Saturday, CHAMPION SUPPORTER May 9, or the full or half marathons on Springfield Area Chamber of at Hayward Field. Commerce • The Oregon Track Club Masters hosted Sunday, May 10, and show everyone why Taylor Made Homes the annual Hayward Classic for mas- this is TrackTown USA! You can find the The Carpet Company course maps at www.eugenemarathon. TRACK TOWN PIZZA – CHAMPION ters track and field athletes. SUPPORTER • The Oregon Track Club hosted the com. TRACKTOWN ORTHODONTICS – CHAMPION SUPPORTER second event in our monthly Run/ Trisha Kluge, LMT Walk series at Alton Baker Park. TYREE OIL, INC. – CHAMPION This just names a few of the great track SUPPORTER Univera - (Molly England) and field activities going on in our com- Valley River Inn Vox Public Relations Public Affairs – Supporter Member Wildish Land Company – Supporter Member Wilson Sound and Lights World Wheelchair Sports – Supporter Member

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sector, the national Olympic Committee, EVENTS CALENDAR Eugene Wins NBC and a particularly enthusiastic pub- (Always confirm event with event host) continued from page 1 lic are joining forces,” said IAAF President not only a possibility but our destiny as May Lamine Diack. the announcement for the 2019 worlds 3...... Hustle 4 Health- 1M, 5K, The 2021 World Championships will be approached. Albany the third IAAF championship event to be After the letdown of losing that bid to 3...... Garden Gnome Run- 1K, 5K, held in Oregon in the span of seven years. 10K, 15K, Corvallis Doha, Qatar, Lananna and his team kept The highly acclaimed IAAF World Junior 3...... Give Us 5 – 5K, Corvallis the dream alive. Lananna traveled in April Championships made its U.S. debut in 5...... TrackTown Tuesday- 6 p.m., to Beijing, where the IAAF was meeting, TrackTown USA last summer and the IAAF Downtown Athletic Club, and presented the bid once again. And Eugene World Indoor Championships will be held this time, the 27-member council agreed 6......  OTC Board Meeting- 7 a.m., at the Oregon Convention Center in Port- that Eugene was the top choice for the Valley River Inn, Eugene land in 2016. 2021 World Championships. 8......  UO Twilight Meet- Hayward And we owe much of it to the drive and The IAAF noted that the commitment of Field vision of Vin Lananna. In the 10 years since funding by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, along 9...... Eugene Marathon 5K- Kids he has come to Eugene, he has brought with the support of the U.S. Olympic Dash, Eugene an energy to the sport and Hayward Field Committee and the assurance of NBC to 9...... McDonald Forest Trail Run- that is on par, if not exceeds, the sport’s 50K, Corvallis broadcast the championships live in the heydays in Eugene. And it will no doubt 9...... CARDV Mother’s Day Run, 5K, U.S. played roles in TrackTown USA landing reach a crescendo in six years. Corvallis the meet. “We promise to deliver an outstanding 10...... Eugene Marathon- Marathon, “In granting the championships to Eu- Half-Marathon championships for the sport of track and gene the IAAF Council have made a clear field in America and around the world,” 10...... The Color Dash- 5K, Eugene choice on a strategic decision that en- said Lananna. And as we have seen, when 14......  OTC Run/Walk Series- 5K ables us to take advantage of a unique XC Pre’s Trail, Alton Baker Park Lananna sets a goal or makes a promise, opportunity that may never arise again, 16...... Vineyards Marathon- 5K, you can be sure he will deliver on it. Eugene whereby public authorities, the private 16...... Rhody Run- 5K, 10K, Florence 16...... Bark in the Park- 2K, 5K, 10K, Prandini Betters Two School Records Eugene Jenna Prandini’s outdoor season be- season, and owns the second-fastest 17...... Vineyards Marathon and gan on a strong note time in NCAA history. Grapes of Half, Eugene as the redshirt junior Prandini also broke her own school re- 21-23...... State High School set two school records cord in the 200 (22.60) that she set last Championships, Hayward Field and posted two world- season, with a world-leading 22.42, which

Do you have an event to add to the leading times at the also earned her the victory. calendar? Contact Jim Murez at Mt. SAC Relays. She was named the Division I Women’s [email protected] with the day, time Prandini broke Eng- Athlete of the Week by the U.S Track and and location Jenna Prandini lish Gardner’s record in Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Associ- the 100 (10.96) with a wind-legal time of ation and earned the Pac-12 Track Athlete 10.92 for the victory in the meet on April of the Week Award for her efforts. 18. Prandini is now tied with Elaine Thomp- son for the fastest time in the world this

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Craig McMicken Age 88, Masters Competitor, Triple National Champion Craig McMicken of the OTCM won tri- fensive end on the team that won the ple national championships at the US- 1949 Civil War game at Hayward Field, ATF Indoors! He won gold in the 800, 20-10. mile, and 3000m, plus a silver in the Injuries 400m. Trisha Kluge interviews him: Q. Have you had many injuries? Active in his ninth decade A. I used to have some hamstring Q. Tell me a bit about yourself being so tears, until I learned to combine daily active into your ninth decade! isorobic stretching, with weight train- A. Being able to run in old age involves ing and, of course, regular workouts. five things: genes, nutrition, exercise, Oldest Runner Ever to lifestyle and having someone love you Compete in Prefontaine 10K and you love them back — I have been Q. What are your plans for the rest of married 62 years. this year and beyond? Lifelong Runner A. I am entered in this year’s Hayward Q. How long have you been running? Classic. I hope to continue entering

A. Lifelong, even before Bowerman Craig McMicken at Hayward Classic 2015. the Prefontaine Memorial 10K in Sep- brought jogging into America’s life- Photo courtesy of Paul W. Harvey IV tember, where I am listed as the old- style. It also gave me a way to clear my mind while working at a est runner to ever compete in that competition. 35-year career in city management. Q. Anything else you feel is pertinent? Q. Have you been involved in other sports? A. Running for good health is fine, but entering competition and A. I played football at OSC [Oregon State College, now Oregon setting goals is necessary in order to keep to a training sched- State University] under Lon Steiner and Kip Taylor. I was de- ule despite the weather. I also treasure times running with my family when they come to visit.

2015 Hayward Classic – Quick Glance (more next month) We will report on the Hayward Classic, the masters races at the Oregon Twilight and the Masters Track Champi- onship online and in the June newsletter.

MASTERS 1 OCTM Masters Race at Pepsi Invitational Remembering Ray Hatton Masters athlete Ray Hatton of Bend passed away at age 83 on March 4. Ray set numerous American Masters age division records, four of which still stand (all set in the Masters 50-54 age division): 1500 meters – 4:05.8 set in July 1982 3000 meters – 8:53.8 set in June 1982 10,000 meters road race – 31:48 in May 1982

Nineteen masters runners toed the line for the mile race, and there were two heats of the 10,000 meters – 32:10.4 set in June 1982. 100 meter dash at the Pepsi Invitational. See otcmasters.org for results from the masters With records in the 1500 and 3000 meter races at the Pepsi meet. We are pleased and fortunate to continue having these masters’ races at the Pepsi and Twilight meets at Hayward Field. races as well as the mile, 2-mile, 5000 meter, 10,000 meter, Ray was inducted into the US- ATF Masters Hall of Fame in 2001.

May Birthdays

1 Gretchen Merten 70-74 13 Dick Silk 75-79 22 Kurt Franssen 50-54 1 Sandy Itzkowitz 60-64 13 Glenn Zollner 60-64 23 Mick Cates 70-74 1 Sue Anderson 60-64 13 Ann Yerkes 60-64 23 Tana Hatton 50-54 1 Mike Fanelli 55-59 13 Alicia McGraw 45-49 24 Linda Overgard 70-74 1 Paul Bertucci 55-59 15 Mark Musgrove 55-59 24 Gary Jacobson 60-64 2 Susan Egbert 55-59 15 Ralf Huber 50-54 24 Voula Weaver 55-59 3 Tim Weaver 60-64 16 Daniel Kaye 70-74 25 Dainis Irbe 50-54 4 Laurie Patty 60-64 16 Carol James 60-64 26 Darrin Dallegge 45-49 4 Yvette Perry 40-44 16 Dana Mueller 60-64 26 Chong Kil Kang 35-39 5 Greg Milliman 65-69 18 Paul Clifford 40-44 27 Vance Yates 65-69 6 Michael Goldstein 65-69 18 Tyreik Ransome 30-34 27 Shivaun Black 45-49 6 Wally Miller 60-64 19 Theresa Thompson 50-54 29 Diane Musgrove 55-59 9 Greg Gardner 60-64 20 Mike Olsen 70-74 29 Ann Ross 50-54 9 Autumn Gardner 50-54 20 Steven Kim 45-49 29 Jim Patterson 50-54 9 Sandra Maloney 50-54 20 Michael Hostetler 40-44 29 Jim Sodeman 45-49 9 Jamie Gaskill 30-34 21 Becky Calvert 55-59 30 Don Barrington 55-59 10 Becky Sisley 75-79 21 Jill Mestler 40-44 30 Tom Spofford 55-59 11 Saul Wold 50-54 21 Jen Crenshaw 40-44 31 Penny Bour 55-59 12 Cindy Hutton 60-64 22 Gail Overgard 70-74 31 Steve DiNatale 55-59 12 Tom Pattee 45-49 22 Eric Zemper 70-74 12 Aaron Rauschert 35-39 22 Shana Olsen 55-59

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Vin’s TrackTown: 2021 World EVENTS CALENDAR (Always confirm event with event host) Championships a Win for All May, continued by Vin Lananna time in the 33-year history of the event, it 23...... Ridgeline Ramble- 20K, 10K, Relay, Eugene It is with great pleasure and tremen- builds on the highly acclaimed IAAF World 25...... Miles on Memorial- 1M, 5K, 10K, dous pride that I announce the Junior Championships which 15K, Relay, Eugene success of our campaign to made its U.S. debut at Hayward 29-30....  OTC Prefontaine Classic, host the 2021 IAAF World Cham- Field last summer, and the 2016 Hayward Field pionships at historic Hayward IAAF World Indoor Champion- 30...... Glow XC- 7K, Dexter Field on the beautiful Univer- ships which will be held March 30...... Girls on the Run- 5K, Corvallis sity of Oregon campus in Track- 18-20 at the Oregon Convention 31...... Spring Fling-5K, Eugene Town USA. Center in Portland. 31...... Run for the Hills- 3K, 8K, 30K, As you may know, the deci- Vin Lananna is the Thus, after little or no pres- Associate­ Ath- sion came in the wee hours of letic Direc­tor at the ence in this country over the June the morning on April 16, after a University of Oregon past four decades, the 2021 2...... TrackTown Tuesday, 6 p.m., and President of special vote of the 27-member World Championships will be the Downtown Athletic Club, TrackTown USA. Eugene IAAF Council at its meeting in third IAAF championship event 3......  OTC Board Meeting, 7 a.m., Beijing, China, the site of the 2015 World to be held in Oregon in the span of seven Valley River Inn, Eugene Championships in August. years. 6...... JC3.1- 5K, Junction City The Council, under the bold leader- As the spiritual home for the sport of 10-13...... NCAA Championships, ship of President Lamine Diack, was so track and field in this country, we should Hayward Field impressed with TrackTown USA’s original all take tremendous satisfaction and 25-28.... USATF Outdoor bid – we lost to Doha by two votes for the pride in that development. Championships, Hayward Field 2019 event last November – that it decid- TrackTown USA, as the local organizing ed the time was right to award the 2021 committee for the 2021 IAAF World Cham- Do you have an event to add to the calendar? Contact Jim Murez at meet to Eugene. The vote was 23-1 in our pionships, promises that our entire team [email protected] with the day, time favor, with one abstention. – in partnership with the IAAF and USA and location In taking this action, the Council by- Track & Field – will work tirelessly to cre- passed the traditional bidding process. ate the most awe-inspiring track and field Here’s what President Diack had to say in competition ever held in this country. the IAAF’s official press release: And, just imagine what we can accom- “Although this decision departs from plish over the next six years as we build the usual procedure, I am delighted that towards this momentous occasion: my council colleagues understood the We will continue to grow the NCAA Out- enormous opportunity presented to us door Track & Field Championships in our to access a key market and have taken a quest to become the dream destination decision in the interest of the global de- for college track and field athletes, much velopment of our sport.” like Omaha and the College World Series. We couldn’t agree more. We will inspire a new generation of track Besides bringing the world’s best track and field fans and participants by increas- and field athletes to the U.S. for the first continued on page 6

5 OnTrack MAY 2015 Lananna Best Fields Ever For Pre? Yes! continued from page 5 It’s beginning to look a lot like Pre- ist (2012 1500, 2014 3k), she made her ing opportunities for youth ac- fontaine Classic season. The fields are first headlines as a two-time World tivities such as all-comer’s meets, solidifying nicely for the 41st edition, Junior cross-country champion (2008- clinics and fun runs, while boosting and there’s something for every fan’s 09). This will be Dibaba’s first appear- overall awareness of health and fit- taste on May 29 and 30. One such is ance at the Prefontaine Classic. ness initiatives. a world-record attempt with a legiti- Hayward Field fans are familiar with We will revolutionize the sport mate chance of succeeding: this in the her big sister, Tirunesh Dibaba, who is with an innovative approach to the women’s 5000 meters. taking the season off after giving birth presentation of track and field in a Genzebe Dibaba owns four indoor to a son in March. The younger sis- modernized and renovated Hayward world records, ranging from the 1500 ter would very much like to claim the Field without compromising the (3:55.17) to the 5k (14:18.86). In March, Dibaba family record of 14:11.15 from historical integrity of this fabled she missed the road 5k world record Tirunesh, a mark which, by-the-way, is venue. by just two seconds on a windy day. the world record! Of course, none of this would Now the 24-year-old Ethiopian is ready Tickets for Saturday’s events are have been possible without the again to test the best on the outdoor still available at www.goducks.com or unwavering support of all of our track, where she was ranked No. 1 in the 1-800-WEBFOOT. Friday’s “Distance stakeholders. world last year by Track & Field News. Night in Eugene” is once again free, The Oregon Track Club sits atop A two-time World Indoor gold medal- thanks to title sponsor NIKE. this list, thanks to the many de- cades of service to the sport which UO Freshman Class Talented continues to this day. It was the The Oregon track and field team re- the Oregon track and field team and his OTC’s collective vision and hard cently named the first five members of mother was the 1988 NCAA Cross Coun- work which first brought the U.S. its incoming freshman class, all of whom try Champion while running for Indiana. Olympic Trials to Eugene in 1972, are nationally ranked in their events. White is coming from Central Arizona advocated for youth opportuni- Matthew Maton (Bend), Travonn Junior College where he was the NJCAA ties, redefined what it meant to be White (Phoenix, Ariz.), Tanner Anderson Division I National Champion in the long a track and field fan at Oregon and (Spokane, Wash.), Cameron Stone (Sac- jump in 2014. He owns personal bests set the stage for all of the exciting ramento, Calif.) and Ronna Stone (San of 25-10 in the long jump and 22.16 in possibilities which lie ahead. Jose, Calif.) are set to join the Ducks the 200. He finished fourth at the World We can’t wait for TrackTown USA next fall. Junior Championships at Hayward Field and the entire state of Oregon to, “Our coaching staff looks across the last summer in the long jump. once again, open its arms to the country to find the best, and I think we Anderson, of North Central High world. found that in this group,” head coach School in Spokane, won the 2014 Nike With thousands of passionate Robert Johnson told goducks.com. Cross Nationals after placing third in fans in attendance for the 2021 Maton, of Summit High School, owns 2013. He won the Washington 3A title in IAAF World Championships, and bil- six state track and cross-country titles, the 3,200 as a sophomore in 2013 and lions more watching the event on and broke Galen Rupp’s state record in owns two state cross country crowns. television, we will ignite a spark for the 1500 at the Oregon Relays clock- His personal best in the 1600 is 4:13.00 the sport of track and field that will ing 3:42.54. He owns personal bests of and 8:56.80 in the 3200. be felt globally for years to come! 8:18.66 in the 3000 and 15:54.61 in the Cameron Stone, of Sacramento’s 5000. His sister, Ashley is a junior on continued on page 8

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Butte to Butte 5K Starts, Hayward Field’s Finishes in Downtown Excitement The Oregon Track Club Aquafina all ridership throughout the Eugene Butte To Butte is fast approaching and Springfield area is sponsored Continues on July 4th. New this year is a flat by OTC on Saturday, July 4. Enjoy Hayward Field has already had some and fast USATF certified 5K course Track Town Pizza and live music at exciting moments this spring, but the completely downtown, starting and the finish line for the second year schedule is still packed with opportu- finishing at Skinner Butte Park. in a row. nities to catch more of its magic. Registration is open online at Next up is the Oregon Twilight meet ButteToButte.org and paper entries on May 8. Events get underway at 3 are available at Eugene Running p.m. with the women’s hammer throw. Company. Packet pick up and reg- The first running event hits the track istration will be at the Hilton Hotel at 3:20 with the women’s steeple- the three days leading up to the chase. The televised portion of the event, Wednesday, July 1, through meet begins at 6 p.m. The full sched- Friday, July 3. ule can be found at goducks.com, An astounding 175 race day volun- by clicking on “Track & Field,” then teers make this event happen each “Home Meets.” year. Please email Piper@Eclec- The Oregon State High School Cham- ticEdgeRacing.com or call 541-484- pionship Meets take place May 21-23. 9983 if you would like to volunteer. The Prefontaine Classic begins the All volunteers are eligible for random evening of May 29 with the free por- prizes and will receive a commemo- tion of the meet, courtesy of Nike. rative OTC Aquafina Butte To Butte Saturday brings a full slate of events Official’s T-shirt. The 2015 shirt de- with many of the top names in the Runners of all ages are welcome at the sport (see articles in this and previ- sign features a scenic rendition of Butte to Butte. downtown on a green background. ous edition of the newsletter). Volunteer shifts range from help- The NCAA Championships follow, ing at packet pick up and registra- running June 10-13. The USA Junior tion at the Hilton during the three and Senior Track and Field Champion- days prior to the event to race day ships will be held June 25-28. The OTC course marshaling to keep partici- All Comers Meets will be held Wednes- pants safe. A full schedule of vol- days and Thursdays in July. unteer opportunities is available at For ticket information and ticket ButteToButte.org. purchases for UO home meets, the On race morning, catch the shut- Prefontaine Classic and the NCAA tle to the 10K & 4.5 Mile Mayor’s Championships, go to www.goducks. Walk starting line by LTD. In fact, com or call 1-800 WEBFOOT. The 2015 shirt design.

7 Friends and Alumni of Oregon Freshman continued from page 6 Sheldon High, finished seventh at the Cali- Track & Field Homecoming fornia State Championships in the 400 as a Join us Friday, June 12, beginning at 7 pm in Matthew Knight Arena for food, junior. His personal best in the 400 is 46.99, fun and celebration with former teammates and coaches at the 2015 Friends and 22.50 in the 200. and Alumni of Oregon Track & Field Homecoming. Cost is $35 per attendee. Ronna Stone, of Valley Christian High in Register below or go to oregontfalumni.org for more information. San Jose, threw 153-8 while finishing sec- Name:______Graduation Year:______ond in the discus at the Arcadia Invitational Address:______this season, which ranks fifth in the United City:______State: ______Zip:______States. She finished fifth in the discus at Phone:______Email: ______the CIF CCS Finals in 2014. Stone threw a Make checks payable to UO Athletic Department and send to: personal best of 42-11.75 in the shot put this Oregon Track & Field Homecoming, PO Box 11141, Eugene, OR 97440 season while winning the Avis Kelley meet. Number of Attendees: ____ x $35 = ______The Ducks posted women’s No. 1-ranked To help us print name tags properly, please list all guests who will be attending: recruiting classes in 2011, 2014 and 2015. The Guest:______Guest:______men’s team, ranked second last season, has Guest:______Guest:______received top three nationally ranked recruit- For information on how to pay with a credit card, visit oregontfalumni.org or ing classes during five of the past six years. email [email protected].

Many thanks to Erin Regali, Bill Kelly, Kari Westlund, David Wilkins, Rita Radostitz, Nathaniel Teich, Phil Sutton, Denise Scott, Jennifer Touchette (graphic designer) and Jim Murez (editor) for their support of this newsletter. Please contact Jennifer Touchette at [email protected] or Jim Murez at [email protected] if you have newsletter questions, comments or content.