May 30, 1975 — the day we lost Steve Prefontaine. He left too soon, but his legacy never slows down. This moment from his funeral reminds us how deeply he moved a community, and how he still does. Remembering Pre today. #PreLives | TrackTown USA

Steve Prefontaine showed the world how passion and persistency create success. Day in and day out, Pre was relentless in his pursuit to be the best, and never sacrificed his gift. Forever honoring the legacy of the fearless front-runner. He would have been 73 today. Happy birthday, Pre. #PreLives | Prefontaine Classic

This year marks the 50th anniversary of legendary Oregon runner Steve Prefontaine’s death. On May 30, 1975, Prefontaine was tragically killed in a car crash in Eugene. A small memorial, Pre’s Rock, sits at the site of that crash and has become a place of pilgrimage for runners. Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/trackandfield/2025/05/50-years-after-steve-prefontaines-death-track-and-field-has-never-been-able-to-replace-his-star-power.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhf