After living in Oregon for multiple years, my very first visit to Bend was for the Bend Marathon. It was the perfect way to fall in love with the city. Kind people. Scenic route. And lots of breweries to try out. As our own Matt Rasmussen said (and is quoted for on the Bend Marathon website): “Trust me, this is the latest addition to YOUR ‘Running Bucket List’. You won’t regret it. Prepare to be…
Just like there are many ways to slice a pizza, there are lots of ways to split of 55 miles. With the Bend Beer Chase, it is all up to you and your team. This one-day relay event allows teams of one to six participants to divide up the 12 legs. Each leg’s distance is between 4 and 6 miles with local breweries providing exchange points, and samples for those other than the designated driver.…
The typical format of a race is essentially the same, regardless of distance. It consists of a start and finish line, separated by a set course that one must traverse on foot, as quickly as possible. The honor goes to those who finish the distance in as little time as possible. The Lastest not Fastest event, hosted by Go Beyond Racing at the Tumalo Canal Historic Area, is a horse of a different color. For…
With the long days of summer stretching out ahead of us, it is the perfect time to think about a running adventure with friends and family. The Cascade Lakes Relay in Central Oregon is a small enough event to feel well supported, and large enough to have distance and speed options to get more of your peoples involved. And since the experience involves the Cascade Mountains, rural countryside, and the beautiful Bend area, this challenge…
Springtime weather is looking so sweet. And an in-person race is the perfect way to enjoy it. Invite some girl friends from your bubble to head to Bend to celebrate all the hope and happiness of this year. Happy Girls Run holds a series of runs each year inviting friends and family members to walk or run a 5K or half marathon together. The Bend event will be utilizing a new course and have lots…
The 6th annual Shriner’s Run for a Child 5K and 10K will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the ever-gorgeous Riverbend Park in Bend. The 5K and 10K “Run for A Child” was created to let families know that the Shriners are active in Central Oregon in the hopes of finding more local children who could benefit from the services the Shriners Hospital for Children-Portland provide. We have created a “ Shriners Day in…
