Cascade Relays is a community-driven event organizer based in Bend, Oregon, built around the spirit of long-distance relay running and connection. They host a standout calendar of relay-style races, including their iconic Cascade Lakes Relay — a multi-day, ~216 mile relay through Central Oregon’s Cascade Mountains — along with fun, laid-back events as well.
Cascade Relays is deeply rooted in giving back: through their Cascade Relays Foundation, they’ve donated over $800,000 to more than 40 local nonprofits, school groups, and community organizations across Central Oregon.
Whether you’re in it for the adventure, the scenery, the team challenge, or the chance to support community causes, Cascade Relays offers a uniquely fun and fulfilling experience.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
St. Patrick’s Day Dash
- Distance: 5k & 10k
- When: Saturday, March 14th
- Where: Deschutes Brewery, Bend OR
Bend Beer Chase
- Distance: 57M Relay
- When: Saturday, May 2nd
- Where: Drake Park, Bend OR
Big Butte Challenge
- Distance: Self-Pace Challenge – 9 Buttes | 35.2 miles | 9 pints
- When: May 22nd – October 1st
- Where: Bend OR
Cascade Lakes Relay
- Distance: 200+M Relay
- When: July 26th and July 27th
- Where: Diamond Lake Resort to Downtown Bend
I like pie
- Distance: 5k and 5M
- When: November 26th
- Where: Riverbend Park, Bend OR
Mistletoe Miler
- Distance: 3-miler
- When: December 5th
- Where: Bend Brewing Company