The Bend Marathon and Half is one of Oregon’s most anticipated annual running events, known for its striking mix of natural beauty and downtown energy. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, the event offers race distances for all experience levels—including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a free kids’ run—making it a family-friendly and inclusive event. Runners traverse the high desert city’s most scenic trails, with courses weaving past the Deschutes River, through pine forests, and neighborhood parks before concluding in the vibrant Old Mill District. With stunning views of the Cascade Mountains and a post-race festival featuring local food, music, and craft beverages, the race captures the heart of Bend’s outdoorsy and welcoming community. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying your first race, this event promises a memorable spring race day experience.
Races
Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
The Bend Marathon, organized by a locally run team in Bend, Oregon, takes place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, and offers a scenic yet challenging point-to-point course through West Bend neighborhoods, paved forest trails beside the Deschutes River, finishing at the Les Schwab Amphitheater with a festive afterparty awaiting runners.
The Bend Half Marathon, also held on April 12, 2026, follows a route similar to the full marathon—starting downtown, heading through residential areas, trail sections, and finishing at the amphitheater—for a beautifully flowing and well-supported race experience.
The Bend 10K, scheduled for the same morning of April 12, 2026, loops through the scenic Old Mill District and nearby parks, climbs up Colorado Avenue to Reed Market Road, and returns to finish at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, offering a compact but picturesque urban running experience.
The Bend 5K, also part of race day on April 12, 2026, offers a shorter course through the Old Mill District and surrounding parks, finishing at the same location as the longer races—ideal for beginners or those seeking a fun, community-friendly run.
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FAQs
What is the Bend Marathon?
How long is the Bend Marathon?
Where does the Bend Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bend Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Bend Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bend Marathon?
The Bend Marathon, organized by a locally run team in Bend, Oregon, takes place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, and offers a scenic yet challenging point-to-point course through West Bend neighborhoods, paved forest trails beside the Deschutes River, finishing at the Les Schwab Amphitheater with a festive afterparty awaiting runners.
The Bend Marathon is 42km long.
The Bend Marathon takes place in Bend, OR, USA.
The Bend Marathon elevation gain is 374 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bend Marathon?
The Bend Marathon, organized by a locally run team in Bend, Oregon, takes place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, and offers a scenic yet challenging point-to-point course through West Bend neighborhoods, paved forest trails beside the Deschutes River, finishing at the Les Schwab Amphitheater with a festive afterparty awaiting runners.
How long is the Bend Marathon?
The Bend Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Bend Marathon take place?
The Bend Marathon takes place in Bend, OR, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Bend Marathon?
The Bend Marathon elevation gain is 374 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Bend Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bend Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bend Half Marathon?
How long is the Bend Half Marathon?
Where does the Bend Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bend Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Bend Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bend Half Marathon?
The Bend Half Marathon, also held on April 12, 2026, follows a route similar to the full marathon—starting downtown, heading through residential areas, trail sections, and finishing at the amphitheater—for a beautifully flowing and well-supported race experience.
The Bend Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Bend Half Marathon takes place in Bend, OR, USA.
The Bend Half Marathon elevation gain is 213 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bend Half Marathon?
The Bend Half Marathon, also held on April 12, 2026, follows a route similar to the full marathon—starting downtown, heading through residential areas, trail sections, and finishing at the amphitheater—for a beautifully flowing and well-supported race experience.
How long is the Bend Half Marathon?
The Bend Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Bend Half Marathon take place?
The Bend Half Marathon takes place in Bend, OR, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Bend Half Marathon?
The Bend Half Marathon elevation gain is 213 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Bend Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bend Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bend 10K?
How long is the Bend 10K?
Where does the Bend 10K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bend 10K?
How can I prepare for the Bend 10K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bend 10K?
The Bend 10K, scheduled for the same morning of April 12, 2026, loops through the scenic Old Mill District and nearby parks, climbs up Colorado Avenue to Reed Market Road, and returns to finish at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, offering a compact but picturesque urban running experience.
The Bend 10K is 10km long.
The Bend 10K takes place in Bend, OR, USA.
The Bend 10K elevation gain is 67 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bend 10K?
The Bend 10K, scheduled for the same morning of April 12, 2026, loops through the scenic Old Mill District and nearby parks, climbs up Colorado Avenue to Reed Market Road, and returns to finish at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, offering a compact but picturesque urban running experience.
How long is the Bend 10K?
The Bend 10K is 10km long.
Where does the Bend 10K take place?
The Bend 10K takes place in Bend, OR, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Bend 10K?
The Bend 10K elevation gain is 67 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Bend 10K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bend 10K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bend 5K?
How long is the Bend 5K?
Where does the Bend 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bend 5K?
How can I prepare for the Bend 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bend 5K?
The Bend 5K, also part of race day on April 12, 2026, offers a shorter course through the Old Mill District and surrounding parks, finishing at the same location as the longer races—ideal for beginners or those seeking a fun, community-friendly run.
The Bend 5K is 5km long.
The Bend 5K takes place in Bend, OR, USA.
The Bend 5K elevation gain is 31 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bend 5K?
The Bend 5K, also part of race day on April 12, 2026, offers a shorter course through the Old Mill District and surrounding parks, finishing at the same location as the longer races—ideal for beginners or those seeking a fun, community-friendly run.
How long is the Bend 5K?
The Bend 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Bend 5K take place?
The Bend 5K takes place in Bend, OR, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Bend 5K?
The Bend 5K elevation gain is 31 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Bend 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bend 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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