Hayward FieldAbout Hayward Field
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.
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Best Time to Visit Hayward Field
Spring and summer are the most active times for track meets and major competitions.
Weather & Climate near Hayward Field
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 9° | 2° | 190 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 11° | 4° | 142 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 14° | 7° | 141 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 4° - 17° | 11° | 87 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.3h |
| May | Good | 7° - 20° | 13° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.6h |
| June | Excellent | 10° - 24° | 17° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.3h |
| July | Ideal | 11° - 28° | 20° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 15.0h |
| August | Ideal | 11° - 28° | 20° | 26 mm | mostly sunny | 73% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Excellent | 9° - 25° | 17° | 42 mm | some cloud | 72% | 2.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 6° - 19° | 13° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | 4° - 12° | 6° | 207 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 210 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
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.