Hayward Field | TravelDojo

Hayward Field is the University of Oregon’s track and field stadium in Eugene, Oregon, long established as one of the United States’ premier athletics venues and first opened in 1919.

The facility contains a competition-standard track and field arena with seating for roughly 10,000 to 13,000 spectators and modern athlete and media facilities after a comprehensive renovation completed around 2020. It is home to the U of O track program and hosts high-profile meets such as the Prefontaine Classic, U.S. Olympic Trials and world championship competitions.

The stadium occupies a site on the university campus in Eugene, a short distance north of downtown, and functions as the main national-level track venue in the Pacific Northwest.

Capacity and use: Seating capacity is roughly 10,000-13,000 depending on configuration, and the venue is equipped for international track and field meetings.
Major events: The stadium has hosted major events including multiple U.S. Olympic Trials and the 2022 World Athletics Championships, and it reopened after a major renovation completed in 2020.

How to Get to Hayward Field #

Hayward Field is on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, reachable by local buses and a short walk from downtown Eugene. The E 13th Avenue address is adjacent to campus parking and transit hubs; check event information for temporary road closures.

Tips for Visiting Hayward Field #

For major meets (NCAA championships, Diamond League) arrive very early-security lines and bag checks are thorough.
Visit the Hayward Field Museum and the Bill Bowerman statue to connect the stadium to Eugene's track heritage.
Public tours are occasionally available-check the University of Oregon athletics site for schedule and ticketing.

Best Time to Visit Hayward Field #

Spring and summer are the most active times for track meets and major competitions.

Track season (Spring/Summer)

April-August · 10-28°C (50-82°F)

Peak competition season with collegiate and international meets; best chance to see elite athletics.

Fall/Winter

September-March · 0-15°C (32-59°F)

Fewer events; the stadium is quieter and often used for university athletics training.

Weather & Climate near Hayward Field #

Climate

Hayward Field's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1249 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustSeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

40°

Warmest Month

-12°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (190 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 9°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

190 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

142 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

3° – 14°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

141 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

4° – 17°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

87 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 20°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

14.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

10° – 24°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

15.3h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

11° – 28°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

15.0h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

11° – 28°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

26 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

9° – 25°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

6° – 19°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

86 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

207 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (210 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

210 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.7h daylight

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