Bend Marathon and Half
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Event overview
The Bend Marathon and Half is a multi-day running event in Bend, Oregon, scheduled for April 12, 2026. The event program includes:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Kids 5k (about 1 mile)
- Virtual Marathon, Virtual Half, Virtual 10k, Virtual 5k
- Youth running program and a separate kids race
Courses and location
Road and paved-trail courses run through West Bend neighborhoods, the Tetherow area, and the Deschutes National Forest trail that parallels the Cascade Lakes Highway. The 10k and 5k routes pass through the Old Mill District and several Bend parks. All in-person events finish at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. The event location is listed as 344 Shevlin Hixon Dr, Bend, OR.
Entry, youth programs and fees
Registration is tiered with early and later pricing; the marathon early fee is listed at $105 and later increases to higher tiers. Typical entry prices shown include $100 for the half, $60 for the 10k, and $40 for the 5k, with higher fees applied after January 3, 2026. Virtual events have separate entry fees. The Bend Marathon Youth Running Program is offered free for local youth and the kids race is offered at no cost for younger children, with discounted options for older youth. Registration deadlines and fee increases are published for each event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
