Oktoberfest Beer Run - Bend
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Bend Beer Run - Bend, OR
This event is an untimed 5K route through Drake Park and downtown Bend along the Deschutes River. The course is set up with four craft beer stops featuring local breweries and is described as suitable for running, walking, or jogging. The distance for the main event is 3.1 Miles.
Participants receive an event bib as part of registration. A costume contest is part of the event program, with prizes awarded for best-dressed participants. The event is restricted to ages 21 and over.
The start location is The Commons Café at 875 NW Brooks St, and the course finishes at the Deschutes Historical Museum, where the finish area connects directly into Bend Oktoberfest. Check-in and bib pickup take place at The Commons Café prior to the run. Registration carries a listed fee of $45.00.
The description of the run emphasizes the combination of a scenic urban riverside course, multiple beer stops hosted by local breweries, and an on-site costume contest. The format is untimed and focused on the participant experience rather than competitive timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
