Steve Prefontaine ran his last race on May 29, 1975, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. He died in a single-car accident the following day. A detailed view of Pre’s Rock, a memorial is at the base ...

Steve Prefontaine's bold running style was a fan favorite during the early 1970 before the former University of Oregon runner died in a car accident on May 30, 1975.

But perhaps no name carries the power and poignancy of Steve Prefontaine, the gritty, charismatic distance runner from Oregon whose life ended in a car crash in 1975.

Five decades after the death of Oregon track icon Steve Prefontaine, the meet named in his honor continues to carry on a legacy worthy of the name.

On June 4 at the Hult Center, Eugene Symphony premieres Portland composer David Schiff’s new composition “Prefontaine,” the music interwoven with stories and imagery of Steve Prefontaine.

Curtis Murayama: Steve “Pre” Prefontaine paved the way for running, Nike shoes and athletes getting paid Curtis Murayama, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser June 30, 2025, 9:07 AM PDT · 8 min read ...

But perhaps no name carries the power and poignancy of Steve Prefontaine, the gritty, charismatic distance runner from Oregon whose life ended in a car crash in 1975.