# The Great Books Tour 5K hosted by Gutenberg College

- **When:** Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 200 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, 97401
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-209235-the-great-books-tour-5k-hosted-by-gutenberg-college

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Eugene/GreatBooksTourFunRun?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

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.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-209235-the-great-books-tour-5k-hosted-by-gutenberg-college](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209235-the-great-books-tour-5k-hosted-by-gutenberg-college) — data from Run This (runthis.run).