Hayward Field is the track and field for the University of Oregon but it is known all over the world as it is a state of the art complex not just meant for collegiate athletes but international elite track and field athletes, too. Anyone in the running world knows of Hayward Field as it is where most of the Olympic Trial Track and Field events take place. It is also in my hometown of Eugene, Oregon, and therefore a historic building in the center of town. I spent my childhood attending all types of events there — collegiate, international meets.
Every summer, I attend at least one event at Hayward. It is iconic. And so so so so much fun. It is unlike any place I have ever been.
Hayward’s original building was constructed in 1919. It was an old, dilapidated, nonfunctional, but fully quirky, charming and eccentric building. So since it had an international attendance, it was recreated and redesigned in 2020. Now, it is a state of the art, highly modern building. Less charming, but still iconic and ever so beautiful in that big weird looking building type of way.
