UO Running Club
The UO Running Club brings students together to train, race, and build community, welcoming all levels from beginners to experienced runners. The Running Club meets throughout the school year across cross country, track, and road races, offering structured workouts, group runs, and opportunities to competitively race.
What We Offer
Practices
Run all over TrackTown USA and get to know the team!
More about practice...
The team meets for practice Monday through Friday at 3pm, unless stated otherwise in the weekly newsletter.
We meet down by the benches next to the intramural field, right next to the Rec center and across from Hayward Stadium.
All distances and paces are welcome. Typically, runners will do 3-5 miles at whatever pace is easy for them. Some do more or less, depending on their individual training goals.
Come by, say hello, and join us for a run!
Races
Put yourself to the test while representing the UO Running club at one of our meets!
Looking to race?
Every year, our runners have the opportunity to race all over Oregon in Cross Country and Track.
Races are a great way to see tangible results from your training.
This website will post the club's race times under the "Results" section, and hopefully we'll update a few times in the "Records" section as well!
Workouts
Test your speed and endurance by participating in a workout on Hayward track!
Workouts with Running Club
Come be a part of a workout on Hayward field!
These workouts are custom made by our coaches and are tailored to the needs of various types of runners.
Whether you want to train for sprinting, get your endurance up for long distance, or jog around the famed Hayward track, these workouts have something for you!
Socials
Take a break from running and join the team for a social event!
More than just running!
Running club isn't just about running!
We're a community of people that happen to share an interest in the sport - but that's not all we do.
Look out for announcements about hikes, BBQs, Easter egg hunts, beach trips, and more!
Running is more fun when you're among friends!
Meet our Coaches
Tom Heinonen
When Tom Heinonen became the Running Club's coach in 2003, he brought with him years of experience that provide an unmatched opportunity for Club runners. Tom began as a volunteer coach for the Club after 27 years (1975 to 2002) of head coaching responsibilities for the Oregon Ducks women's track and field and cross country programs. In his tenure, he led one of the most successful women's programs in the NCAA, bringing home two NCAA cross country championships, in 1983 and 1987, and qualifying for the national meet 24 times. He was NCAA Coach of the Year twice and was inducted into the USTFCCCA Hall of Fame in 2006.
Bob Williams
In 2021 Coach Bob Williams moved back to Eugene after living and coaching for most of his adult life in Portland. Bob is a professional coach who now volunteers with the UO Running Club. Bob adds a personal approach to our Club which by its nature is large and multi-faceted, attracting and serving a wide variety of UO students who like to run.
Michael Donawa
Michael has begun coaching our sprinters as a volunteer, working around his professional work as a coach and massage therapist. Michael was coached by Joaquim Cruz and has competed for Bermuda internationally. He's coached age-group athletes, collegians, and masters.
Kelly Sullivan
Kelly retired from collegiate coaching last year and moved to Eugene. In his long professional career Kelly coached at Clackamas CC, Auburn, Willamette, Oregon State and Seattle U. He's begun to come to our workouts, enjoying the Club level of college running after having coached in the SEC and Pac-12.