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Spike Camp

Name: Spike Camp
Start: 2026-01-24
End: 2026-01-24
Location: Eugene

Eugene, United States • 24 Jan 2026

Event details

Spike Camp is an event presented by Recovery Strong, scheduled for January 24, 2026, at Mt. Pisgah, Oregon. The listed entry fee is $50. The event is described by the organizer as an ultra marathon and as a movement that focuses on recovery and mutual support. The event page references camp sponsors and includes a gallery of event photos from 2025.

Charity, status and media

Recovery Strong will include a matched donation up to $2,500 benefiting Serenity Lane Treatment Center in Oregon. The event page notes that the event is sold out. Multiple event gallery images and a set of 2025 photos are provided on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Oregon Eugene

Race information

Website

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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