The Great Books Tour 5K hosted by Gutenberg College 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Eugene, Oregon
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Oct 10, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Books Tour 5K Fun Run | 5K | Oct 11, 202610:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 10, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 10, then $45 until Oct 11.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Oregon, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Eugene runs 34:38, about 11:09 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:38 and men in 31:51.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:20 AM, and the The Great Books Tour 5K Fun Run starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 420 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
200 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 200 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR 97401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 420 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Great Books Tour 5K hosted by Gutenberg College?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 10, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Oregon?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Oregon, which costs $35 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 200 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR 97401.
From the organizers
The Great Books Tour 5K hosted by Gutenberg College
Run. Walk. Stroll.
Literary Fun for Everyone.
Join Gutenberg College for a one-of-a-kind Eugene community 5K inspired by great books, great ideas, and a healthy dose of humor.
Whether you come to race, stroll, wear a toga, or simply enjoy the atmosphere, The Great Books Tour 5K hosted by Gutenberg College is designed to be welcoming, memorable, and delightfully nerdy.
Humorous literary quote signs along the route
T-shirts available as add-on
Themed “tour” atmosphere
The legendary Socratic Sprint
Costumes and team themes
Music, community, and post-race fun
A custom winner medal
A beautiful Eugene course near Alton Baker Park and the river paths