Bend race

Race Preview: The Royal Run 5K (Bend)

January 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

Looking for a fun, affordable 5K in Bend? Need a little more to while you’re here? The Royal Run 5K takes place amidst the super-fun atmosphere that is Oregon WinterFest, which is a 3 day affair offering live music, amazing food, and family fun, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Jingle Bell Run 5K / 1K (Bend)

November 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Jingle bells are taking the place of cowbells at this great event in Bend – the Jingle Bell Run! Grab your most festive [running-friendly] outfit and come out for a quick 5K to benefit The Arthritis Foundation. As always, 100% of the proceeds [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 FootZone’s I Like Pie Run/Walk (Bend)

October 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

I really appreciate when a race knows what the people want. That’s why I appreciate the folks behind I Like Pie Run/Walk in Bend. Because yes, after a 5K or a 1.5 mile run/walk, I would like some pie. Thank you. Both distances are untimed and very [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Bend Ale Run 10k/Half Marathon

October 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Beer and Bend, two things that go well together in the Pacific Northwest, are headed your way for the 2019 Bend Ale Run on November 9th. Runners will have the option of a 10k or the new half marathon course. The half marathon will treat runners to [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Storm King Trail Runs (Bend)

September 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last year, Super Dave Thomason, of SuperFit Productions, (re)introduced Bend to a new set of trail races. Formerly known as the Down & Dirty Half, the Storm King Half was met with great feedback following its inaugural year. More than just the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Lastest Not Fastest Trail Run (Bend)

September 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

There are so many traditional runs out there. The 2019 Lastest Not Fastest Trail Run in Bend is not one of them. It’s really refreshing when you find a new twist on the old sport, and who better to offer this than Go Beyond Racing? They always [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Bigfoot 10K (Bend)

September 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

Labeled as Bend’s oldest, and fastest, 10K race, the Bigfoot 10K has seen a few changes in recent years, including a new course last year. Runners will enjoy the paved bike path that winds downhill from the Cascades Lakes Welcome Center, [read more...]

Race Preview : 2019 DRT11 trail race (Bend)

September 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’ve ever spent any time in Bend, you may have run or hiked parts of the well known Deschutes River Trail, that follows the Deschutes River. The trail is well known for its views of Benham Falls, Dillon Falls, Big Eddy, the lava flow of Lava [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Cascade Lakes Relay

September 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

When you announce proudly, “I am running a 2-day relay”, there are few relays that elicit such a strong response form friends and family as does Cascade Lakes Relay. The heat, the hills, the elevation, and the mosquitos are among the warnings [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Great Harvest Challenge Obstacle Race (Terrebonne)

September 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

What better way to celebrate Fall than to come out to DD Ranch near Smith Rock on Saturday September 28th for the 2019 Great Harvest Challenge Obstacle Race? This Eclectic Edge Racing 3+ mile obstacle course-style event will be brought to [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Beat Beethoven 5K Run/Walk (Bend)

August 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I’m in the final stretch of a hard run, I love putting on what I call “Girl Power” music like Sara Bareilles, Pink, or Carrie Underwood. I need that strong beat to keep me moving when every part of my body wants to lie down on the side of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Timberjack 100K/30K (Bend)

August 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Most anyone who runs trails knows that Bend is a Mecca, of sorts, when it comes to primo places to run and race. Out toward Mt Bachelor, and throughout the Cascade Lakes area, there are miles and miles of trails to lose yourself in, including some [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Shriners Run for a Child (Bend)

July 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Riverbend Park – Old Mill District in Bend has a paved trail that looked like it could go on forever. Wandering over bridges and alongside the Deschutes River, it’s easy to forget about the troubles of the day and enjoy the wide open [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Deschutes Dash Multi-Sport Event (Bend)

July 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Deschutes Dash in Bend is back for its 16th year, with the same great events it hasbecome known for, including both an Olympic distance triathlon and a sprint triathlon, as well as a 10K and 5K run. All events take place on the same day, with all [read more...]

Unique Race Preview: 2019 All Out Challenge (Bend)

June 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for a unique event that includes so much more than just running, look no further than the All Out Challenge coming to Bend in July. This event is organized by Orange Theory Fitness in combination with Old Mill District and Bend [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Bend Beer Chase

June 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Let’s face it, one-day relays are fun. You get a team of 3-6 runners together, spend half the day running, drinking beer, and laughing, then go out afterwards to keep the fun going! The Bend Beer Chase is one such one-day relay that keeps it [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series event at Crux Fermentation Project (Bend)

June 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

The summer version of the Oregon Brewery Running Series is expanding outside of the PDX area and is moving into some other great beer and running areas. Coming up on June 29, 2019 they are heading to Bend for their event at Crux Fermentation [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Heaven Can Wait Women’s 5K (Bend

May 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Heaven Can Wait Women’s 5k is hosted by the St. Charles Foundation. This is the 20th year this amazing organizations has put on an event to bring awareness and raise financial backing for breast cancer. This race has grown to be one of the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Bite of Bend Beer Run

May 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Right in the middle of Bite of Bend weekend is a 5K race where you get to enjoy tastes of local breweries along the course, and then a full beer at the finish line. Need I say more? The Bite of Bend Beer Run starts at noon on Saturday, June 16th, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Dirty Half Marathon (Bend)

May 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running in Central Oregon certainly has its perks. The air is cleaner, the elevation is real and the races are some of the most fun anywhere. The Dirty Half marathon is one such race that has nearly turned into an all day event. Super Dave Thomason [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Bend Marathon

April 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

For my 13th marathon I decided I wanted to try somewhere new. Half of my marathons had been in Portland, with the others in Vancouver, Eugene, and Newport. It was time for a bigger road trip. And after heading so many great things about Bend, I [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Riverbend 5K (Bend)

March 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Riverbend 5K presented by Princess Athletic is a timed 5K on a beautiful course starting at Riverbend Park. The event is fun for the whole family and priced for the whole family! After you register, all additional family member registrations [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Bend Marathon and Half

March 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m going to start this review of the Bend Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K in a strange way but this detail was my absolute favorite from their website: ALL finishers will receive a medal regardless if they are over the time limit for traffic [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Horse Butte 10-miler (Bend)

March 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

As the racing season begins each spring, there are a few notable races that one looks forward to. If you have ever run in Central Oregon, you have certainly heard of the Horse Butte 10 miler. An early season, low key, fun atmosphere race, that [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Salmon Run Half/10K/5K (Bend)

February 26, 2019 // 1 Comment

The 2019 Salmon Run in Bend is in its 31st year and once again returns with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and Little Fry Run to make sure there’s something for everyone! Beginning and ending at the Athletic Club of Bend, the courses run along the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Dash & Bash (Bend)

February 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

The city of Bend certainly has become synonymous with many things, including the stunning mountain views, year-round outdoor activities, a micro-brew scene unlike most any other, and a running community that continues to get bigger and bigger every [read more...]