The Rogue Marathon
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The Rogue Marathon
The Rogue Marathon takes place in the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon on October 10, 2026. The event is sanctioned (Sanction #18-37-144) and offers a prize purse of $8,000. Distances offered include:
- 26.2 miles full marathon
- 13.1 miles half marathon
- 6.2 miles 10K
- 1 mile kids run
- 1 mile 65+ category
The course is a point-to-point route that follows the Bear Creek Greenway from Ashland to Medford. The organizers describe the route as downhill and suitable for Boston Marathon qualification; findmymarathon ranks the course as the fastest in Oregon and lists a PR Score that places it among faster U.S. marathons.
Race weekend includes a finisher's party, custom shirts, and finisher medals. The event program also includes a Featured Elite Athlete initiative that provides selected athletes with complimentary entry and promotional exposure. Volunteer roles are part of the race operations and include aid stations, course support, packet pickup, finish line assistance, setup and teardown, and cheer stations. The event is presented by Rogue Events Collective and is positioned as a fall running tradition in the Rogue Valley. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
