Date: Saturday, October 14, 2022
Bib pickup: Friday, October 13, 2022 at Common Block Brewing, 312 E 4th St, Medford, 4 pm to 8 pm. Enjoy a pre-race meal or beer at Common Block Brewing after you pick up your race materials.
Start times: Marathon starts at 6:50 am at Emigrant Lake County Park, Half marathon begins at 8:00 am at Clearwater Subdivision in Talent, 10k begins at 9:00 am in Medford at Bear Creek Park, and the NEW 65+ Fun 1-Mile run/walk starts at the marathon finish line at Pear Blossom Park at 8:30 am. Bus transportation to the start of the marathon leaves at 5:35 am and the last bus leaves at 5:50 am. The bus to the half marathon begins at 7:00 am and the last bus leaves at 7:20 am. If you choose to drive to the start of either race, there will be NO transportation back to your car. There is no parking at the half marathon start.
Course: View the Course Map
Parking: View the Parking Map
More information: Visit the Rogue Marathon Race Information page
Bib pickup will be from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Pear Blossom Park, 312 E 4th St, Medford, Oregon. You may pick up bibs for your family or friends if you can provide their bib number. Enjoy a pre-race meal or beer at Common Block Brewing after you pick up your race materials.
MORNING OF THE RACE
Bus transportation to the start of the marathon will begin at 5:35 am. Transportation to the start of the half marathon will begin at 7:00 am. The last bus for the marathon leaves at 5:50 am; the last bus for the half leaves at 7:20 am.
Parking is available at:
Any vehicles parking at Emigrant Lake will have to pay $7.00. There will be no ride provided back to the start to pick up your car if you park at the lake. There is no parking available near the start of the half marathon. We encourage everyone to ride the bus.
Although conditions may vary greatly from year to year, historical temperature averages for race day are a low of 45 and a high of 65 degrees. The historical chance of precipitation on race day is roughly 20%.
Marathon
The marathon will begin at 6:50 am at Emigrant Lake County Park. Porta-potties will be available at the start. We will also have a bag drop for you if you wish to bring warm gear to the start. Drop bags will be available at packet pickup. We’ll have a sign for drop bags at each start line. Bib tags with bib numbers will be attached to drop bags for pickup at the finish. Bags must be dropped 30 min prior to start time. Runners should not leave valuable items in drop bags. To prevent theft, runners will not be allowed in the drop bag pickup area.
Half Marathon
The half marathon will begin at 8:00 am on Clearview Subdivision in Talen (42.247439,-122.785547...no parking is available). Porta-potties will be available at the start. We will also have a bag drop for you if you wish to bring warm gear to the start.
10k
The 10k will begin at 9:00 am at Bear Creek Park.
Adult 65+ 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
The 65+ adult 1-mile fun run/walk starts at the marathon finish line in downtown Medford. Limited to adults 65 and over.
Kids 1-Mile
The kids’ race starts at 10:30 am at the corner of East 6th St and North Bartlett St in Medford. The kids will run southwest on East 6th St. Then follow the race course to the finish line in Pear Blossom Park. There will be a gun start and chip timing at the finish. Limited to children under 13 years of age.
RACE SPECTATORS
Want to cheer on friends or family? Here are some of our recommended cheer spots:
All Races:
Railroad Park (Full mile 23, Half mile 10, 10k mile 3)
Hawthorne Park (Full mile 21.5, Half mile 7.5, 10k mile 1)
Bear Creek Park (Full mile 20, Half mile 7, 10k Start)
For Marathon only:
Lynn Newbry Park (Full mile 13)
For Marathon & Half:
Blue Heron Park (Full mile 16, Half mile 3)
Lithia & Driveway Fields (Full mile 18, Half mile 5)
Medford Dog Park (Full mile 20, Half mile 7)
The finish line will be located at Pear Blossom Park in downtown Medford. Family, friends and the local community are invited to cheer in runners as they cross the finish line, starting at approximately 8:45 am.
COURSE INFORMATION
FULL: The marathon begins at Emigrant Lake County Park (42.15665, -122.783977) in Ashland, Oregon, continues on the Bear Creek Greenway, and ends at Pear Blossom Park in downtown Medford. Shuttle buses will take you to the start from downtown Medford.
HALF: The half-marathon begins at Clearwater Subdivision in Talent, Oregon (42.247439,-122.785547), continues on the Bear Creek Greenway, and ends at Pear Blossom Park in downtown Medford. Shuttle buses will take you to the start from downtown Medford.
For more on the course map, please check out our detailed information page.
FULL: You will find 13 aid stations along the course. Portapotties will be at the start of each event, finish, and at each aid station. All aid stations will have water and an electrolyte drink and toilet paper. Energy gel and fruit will be available at aid stations #3, 7, 10 and 13.
HALF: Portapotties will be at the start of each event, finish, and at each aid station. All aid stations will have water and an electrolyte drink and toilet paper. Energy gel and fruit will be available at aid stations #7, 10 and 13.
10k: You will find aid stations along the course. All aid stations will have water and an electrolyte drink and toilet paper. Energy gel and fruit will be available at aid stations #10 and 13.
MEDICAL: Medics from our title sponsor Providence Health and Services will be set up at aid station #12 and on the course and roaming, looking for opportunities to help.
RESULTS & AWARDS
Pacing will be provided by Southern Oregon Running Enthusiasts (S.O.R.E.). The full marathon will include pacers at the following paces:
3:15
3:30
3:45
4:00
4:15
4:30
You are welcome to complete the race at your own pace, but aid stations and police support will be withdrawn after 1:10 pm. Official timing ends 6 hours after the race begins.
All finishers receive a fantastic medal and T-shirt at the finish line.
The award ceremony begins at approximately 10:30 am on the Pear Blossom Park stage.
PRIZE PURSE
FULL MARATHON
The top 3 male and female finishers overall will receive the following cash prizes:
1st Place – $1,000 male $1,100 female
2nd Place – $500 male $550 female
3rd Place – $250 male $275 female
HALF MARATHON
The top 3 male and female finishers overall will receive the following cash prizes:
1st Place – $750 male $825 female
2nd Place – $400 male $440 female
3rd Place – $150 male $165 female
10K
The top 3 male and female finishers overall will receive the following cash prizes:
1st Place – $200 male $220 female
2nd Place – $100 male $110 female
3rd Place – $50 male $55 female
KIDS 1 MILE
Ages 12 and under.
1st Place – $100
2nd Place – $75
3rd Place – $60
