Bend Dirt Fest Half Marathon
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Bend Dirt Fest : July 11, 2026
The Bend Dirt Fest is a multi-discipline endurance event in Bend, Oregon on July 11, 2026. The event stages at the Athletic Club of Bend with designated parking at OSU–Cascades. It also serves as the Oregon XC Series Finals for select mountain bike categories and the Oregon Triple Crown Series Finals for gravel. Aid stations serve Hammer Nutrition products and local food items, and course maps and GPS files are provided for navigation.
Race options and format
- Trail Half: 13.1 miles
- Mountain Bike: 39 miles (34 timed; 5-mile return)
- Gravel: 54 miles or 35 miles
Participants may compete solo or in optional teams of two or three. Teams are scored by combined total time of team members who compete simultaneously. Individual awards are given in 10-year age groups up to 70+, plus a Non-Binary category. The event includes timed formats with cut-off requirements at aid stations, marked courses, and race-day timing mats at the start for official times. Camping options and local area parking information are noted in event materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
