Cottage Grove Half Marathon

Event Overview

The Cottage Grove Half Marathon and 10K is a spring running and walking event held in Oregon. The races take place along the Row River Trail, a paved path that traverses forests, meadows, and passes historic covered bridges. This trail follows a scenic route near Dorena Lake and the Row River.

Distances

Participants can choose between two main distances:

• Half Marathon: A 13.1-mile point-to-point course.
• 10 km: An out-and-back course starting and finishing at Trailhead Park.

Course Details

The Half Marathon begins at Dorena School and concludes at Trailhead Park in Cottage Grove. This route features a net decline of 240 feet. Participants are transported from Bohemia Park to the start line via shuttle buses. The course has a time limit of 3.5 hours, requiring a pace of at least 16 minutes per mile. There is a hard cutoff at the 9.8-mile mark (Mosby Creek) at 2 hours and 45 minutes into the race.

The 10 km course is an out-and-back route that runs from Trailhead Park to the Mosby Creek Trailhead. Four aid stations are positioned along the half marathon route at approximately miles 2.4, 5.7, 6.9, and 9.8. The 10K includes one aid station at the 3.1-mile turnaround point.

Logistics and Amenities

Packet pickup is available the day before the event at Bohemia Park or on the morning of the race. Half marathon participants receive a finisher medal, while 10K participants receive a custom pint glass. The event implements policies including women-specific apparel and the provision of menstrual products at aid stations. A portion of the registration fees is directed toward the upkeep of the Row River Trail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.