The 14th Annual Deschutes Dash Multi Sports Festival gives everyone a chance to compete in beautiful Bend, Oregon. This event boasts new run courses, additional finish line activities, and promises to be a race to remember. Held at River Bend Park in the Old Mill District, this sports festival “is recognized as one of the most spectator-friendly, multi-sport venues in the Pacific Northwest!”
For the triathletes there are 3 different triathlon distances to choose from and the option of a triathlon relay. Duathletes have two different distance choices or an AquaBike option. Runners and walkers can choose either the 5K or 10K and the kids can participate in the Kids Splash and Dash Obstacle Race.
If you participated in this Sports Festival in the past, you will notice the big change this year is that all events are on the same day instead of this being a weekend long event. Having run the 10K several years ago, I think this is a great change. It will make all the events feel more a part of the festival and allow you to see other events and athletes throughout the day.
Saturday July 15, 2017 – Olympic Distance Events *
- Triathlon (700 meter swim, 25 mile bike, 10k run)
- Triathlon Relay (700 meter swim, 25 mile bike, 10k run)
- Aquabike (700 meter swim, 25 mile bike)
- Duathlon (10k run, 25 mile bike, 5k run)
- *short course swim
Saturday July 15, 2017 – Sprint Distance Events
- Triathlon (700 meter swim, 12.5 mile bike, 5k run)
- Aquabike (700 meter swim, 12.5 mile bike)
- Duathlon (5k run, 12.5 mile bike, 5k run)
- Tri a Try (700 meter swim, 12.5 mile bike, 5k run)
- Saturday July 15, 2017 – Running Events & Kids Events
Saturday July 15, 2017 – 5K/10K/Kids Splash N Dash
- 5K run/walk
- 10k run/walk
- Kids Splash N Dash Obstacle Race
Finisher medals, awards, food, Deschutes Brewery beer, and food are all part of this event. The Army National Guard will be there with their rock wall for your enjoyment, as well. The Deschutes Dash is a festive, sports focused event that you don’t want to miss!
Deschutes Dash Details
Date: Saturday, July 15
Times: See Schedule for event times
Location: River Bend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend
Entry Fees: See Registration Page for pricing for each event
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