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The Great Books Tour 5K hosted by Gutenberg College

Eugene, Oregon
Entry
$40
Days to go
5
Register for $40 on RunSignUpgreatbookstour.com

At a glance

Date
Oct 11, 2026
Location
Eugene, Oregon
Distances
5K
Registration
Registration open until Oct 11, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site
greatbookstour.com
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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

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

All paces are welcome. Serious runners, casual walkers, families, students, book lovers, and costume enthusiasts alike are invited to join the fun.

Expect:

️ Togas

Literary references

Costumes

Winner medals and awards ceremony

Terrible literary puns

A genuinely fun morning in Eugene

Whether you’re channeling Aristotle, Austen, Tolkien, or simply your inner over-caffeinated reader, this is your chance to Run with the Greats.

Benefiting Gutenberg College, a Eugene-based liberal arts college devoted to thoughtful conversation, great books, and lifelong learning.

Key dates

Registration opens

Jun 11, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Sep 8, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 10, 2026

4d

Registration closes

Oct 11, 2026

5d

Race day

Oct 11, 2026

5d

Tier 3 ends

Oct 11, 2026

5d

Pricing

Current price

$40

Tier 2

Ends

Oct 10, 2026

Price progression

Tier 1
$35Jun 11, 2026
Tier 2
$40Sep 8, 2026
Tier 3
$45Oct 10, 2026

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