St. Patrick's Day Dash - Bend
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St. Patrick's Day Dash - Bend, Oregon
The St. Patrick’s Day Dash is a family-friendly walk and run held along the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. The event offers chip timed race options and informal walking choices, and it takes place rain or shine.
Participants can choose from these course options:
- 10K
- 5K
- 1.5 mile
The event includes costume contests with categories such as Best Wearin’ o the Green, One Lucky Couple, and Cutest Little Leprechaun. Prizes are also awarded to the fastest male, female, and youth finishers in both the 10K and 5K events. A Post Dash Bash follows the courses and features local food vendors, craft beverages, live bagpipers, and family-oriented activities.
Proceeds support a local charity each year. The 2026 beneficiary is the Mountain View NJROTC Cadet Corps, an in-school JROTC program focused on leadership, citizenship, and teamwork through academic, athletic, and service experiences. The program competes regionally and provides community service including parades, veteran tributes, and nonprofit support.
Event sponsors listed for the Dash include Bend Brewing Company, Horizon Broadcasting Group, Hydroflask, The Haven Coworking, and United Rentals. Sponsors provided complimentary Hydro Flask bottles to the first 10K or 5K registrants in the most recent offering. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
