08/25/2026
Join Gutenberg College in October 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.
Expect:
๐๏ธ Togas
๐ Literary references
๐ญ Costumes
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Winner medals and awards ceremony
๐ Terrible literary puns
๐ A genuinely fun morning in Eugene
Whether youโre channeling Aristotle, Austen, Tolkien, or simply your inner over-caffeinated reader, this is your chance to Run with the Greats. Register at greatbookstour.com!
**The original Great Books Tour design (featuring Socrates, Euclid, Michael Polanyi, Kierkegaard, Thomas Reid, and Copernicus on tour as a rock band) was created for us by artist and designer Hudson Taylor. You can see his porfolio at www.hudsontaylor.design