Run for a Reason

April 24-26, 2026

Join our team and run, jog, or walk the Eugene Marathon 5K to benefit Community Supported Shelters!


Support your unhoused neighbors and participate in the Eugene Marathon! Run the marathon, half marathon or 5K. Instead of paying a registration fee, you commit to fundraising the amount listed below, and will be given a email to register for the race on the CSS team once the goal has been met. Through Eugene Marathon’s Run for a Reason program, the funds you raise will be donated to CSS.

Step 1: Register

Complete the form below to let us know you've decided to join the team.


The registration deadline is March 9th.

Step 2: Raise at least the minimum for your race

Raise money for CSS by having your friends and family donate! Start your fundraiser with Give Lively or Facebook Fundraiser. The deadline for the minimum payment, $150, is March 9th, but you can keep fundraising until April 28th.

$350 = Marathon
$250 = Half Marathon

$150 = 5K

Step 3: Get the code

Once you fully fundraise your minimum, you'll receive an email with instructions can use to register for the race with the Eugene Marathon for FREE. Allow up to 2 days for us to get back to you with the registration email. And if you opted to receive a t-shirt, we'll send you information about how to pick it up.

Register for the 5K

About CSS

Established in 2013, Community Supported Shelters (CSS) is a nonprofit located in Eugene, Oregon, that transforms lives by providing shelter, safety, and support for unhoused individuals.


If you're a local, you've probably seen our (frankly amazing) Conestoga Hut shelters around town!

Have questions?

Email community@cssoregon.org.