Bend Marathon and Half
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Bend Marathon and Half
The Bend Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k take place in Bend, Oregon. The 2027 event is scheduled for Sunday, April 11, 2027 and is the 12th edition.
The event includes the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Free kids race and youth 5k
Courses run through West Bend and feature neighborhood parks, ponderosa pine forests, and sections along the Deschutes River, with a finish in an iconic Bend location. For the 12th edition organizers plan live music, an expanded finish area, and additional vendors. There is also an afterparty with Cascade Lakes craft beer and food.
Packet pickup is available Friday and Saturday at FootZone, 10:00 to 17:00, and Sunday at the start/finish area beginning at 6:15 and running until 15 minutes before the race start. Race Joy runner tracking is available for participants and spectators. Deferral and transfer deadlines are listed for participants with April 1st as the last day for deferrals and April 6th as the last day for transfers via RunSignUp.
The event highlights local beneficiaries and sustainability initiatives. A free virtual youth running program for Central Oregon youth offers medals for completed virtual 5k, 10k, half marathon, or marathon efforts when organizers are notified by May 1st. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
