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AttractionsPre's Rock is a memorial at the site of the roadside boulder where Prefontaine died. It is located on one of the hill's "blind" curves which resulted in Pre's fatal car accident. It is not uncommon for runners inspired by Prefontaine to leave behind memorabilia to honor Pre's memory and continued influence, such as race numbers, medals, running shoes, etc. Pre's Rock was dedicated in December 1997 and is maintained by Eugene Parks and Recreation as Prefontaine Memorial Park.[5] The rock is just across the Willamette River from the east end of Pre's Trail, the memorial features a plaque with a picture of Prefontaine that reads:
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