Get ready for a great 2021
We're underway with planning for the 2021 race weekend. like last year we're pouring everything we have into this event. It's possible that it will look a bit different this year and we'll be strictly adhering to all health and safety protocols. We'll be changing a few things around to make sure it all goes off without a hitch.
Join us in 2021 for the best weekend of the year!
Dear Bend Marathon Race Fans,
Thank you for being patient as we figure out our plans for next year. We sincerely hope that we will be in a position to hold a physical race on April 18th, but with many unknowns we're hoping for the best and planning for…well, certainly different alternatives. We understand that ultimately local and Oregon health restrictions will determine our final race plans. Our pricing structure will reflect this reality and will be more flexible to accommodate those of you that would like different options and refunds should we need to cancel the race.
With that we are excited to announce our tentative plans for 2021!
1) We plan to have a fully functioning physical race that adheres to social distancing and other health guidelines for safety. This may include wave starts, masks when within 6 feet of others, and limited post race social functions. It will be a fantastic experience and full of Bend Marathon race excitement, even if modified from years past.
2) Based on the positive feedback received last year, we will also be offering the virtual experience option from the very beginning of registration, for those that prefer a virtual race at this time. The virtual race option is offered at 50% of the usual registration fee.
3) If deemed necessary/required for the health, safety and well being of those registered for the full in person race and for our community, we will go to a completely virtual option as we did last year, with no in person race. Participants would have a period of time to convert to the virtual race with the option of a 50% refund, or to cancel their registration with a refund*.
We will be opening registration on November 5th .
We hope you'll join us on April 18th, 2021 for another fun filled Bend Marathon weekend!
Max and Kari
*Please see our new COVID cancellation policy.
Thank you for being patient as we figure out our plans for next year. We sincerely hope that we will be in a position to hold a physical race on April 18th, but with many unknowns we're hoping for the best and planning for…well, certainly different alternatives. We understand that ultimately local and Oregon health restrictions will determine our final race plans. Our pricing structure will reflect this reality and will be more flexible to accommodate those of you that would like different options and refunds should we need to cancel the race.
With that we are excited to announce our tentative plans for 2021!
1) We plan to have a fully functioning physical race that adheres to social distancing and other health guidelines for safety. This may include wave starts, masks when within 6 feet of others, and limited post race social functions. It will be a fantastic experience and full of Bend Marathon race excitement, even if modified from years past.
2) Based on the positive feedback received last year, we will also be offering the virtual experience option from the very beginning of registration, for those that prefer a virtual race at this time. The virtual race option is offered at 50% of the usual registration fee.
3) If deemed necessary/required for the health, safety and well being of those registered for the full in person race and for our community, we will go to a completely virtual option as we did last year, with no in person race. Participants would have a period of time to convert to the virtual race with the option of a 50% refund, or to cancel their registration with a refund*.
We will be opening registration on November 5th .
We hope you'll join us on April 18th, 2021 for another fun filled Bend Marathon weekend!
Max and Kari
*Please see our new COVID cancellation policy.
Sunday April 18, 2021
“Trust me, this is the latest addition to YOUR 'Running Bucket List'. You won’t regret it. Prepare to be blown away." – Matt Rasmussen, Run Oregon
Consider donating to one of our local beneficiaries during registration
We wanted to take a minute and highlight the Bend Marathon beneficiaries that you help support when you sign up and donate to them. The past two months have been particularly hard on local charities and the cancellation of the Marathon didn’t help. We’d like to encourage you, if you have the means right now, to support one of these local organizations. There’s still time to donate and still time to make a difference.
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, Princess Athletic, AND TULA
Bend Marathon is offering a FREE virtual running program for local youth. The Bend Marathon Youth Running Program in partnership with Northwest Community Credit Union, Princess Athletic, and Tula is all about running off some of that extra energy and getting our youth moving. Now, more than ever, it's important to keep them moving for their physical and mental health.
This virtual program allows youth in Central Oregon to complete (either at one time or over a series of efforts) any of the Bend Marathon virtual race distances. After completing their 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or marathon, email us your distance you completed and you will receive the corresponding race medal. You can do this however you would like to and does not need to be completed all at one (but you can). You just have to get it done by May 31st and send us an email with how far you ran.
You can keep track on your own or print and use the Mileage Tracking Sheet to keep track of laps and miles.
The virtual youth program is free for all Central Oregon youth. For those able, a donation to support FAN (Family Access Network, providing crucial resources such as food, shelter, and clothing to children and families in need in Central Oregon) would be appreciated during this especially difficult time.
A huge thanks goes out to Northwest Community Credit Union and Tula Movement Arts for stepping up to support this youth running initiative!
This virtual program allows youth in Central Oregon to complete (either at one time or over a series of efforts) any of the Bend Marathon virtual race distances. After completing their 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or marathon, email us your distance you completed and you will receive the corresponding race medal. You can do this however you would like to and does not need to be completed all at one (but you can). You just have to get it done by May 31st and send us an email with how far you ran.
You can keep track on your own or print and use the Mileage Tracking Sheet to keep track of laps and miles.
The virtual youth program is free for all Central Oregon youth. For those able, a donation to support FAN (Family Access Network, providing crucial resources such as food, shelter, and clothing to children and families in need in Central Oregon) would be appreciated during this especially difficult time.
A huge thanks goes out to Northwest Community Credit Union and Tula Movement Arts for stepping up to support this youth running initiative!
Virtual tour of marathon course
If you can't get to Bend for the marathon, why not have the marathon come to you! Check out a virtual tour of the whole Bend Marathon (and Half) course...in less than 10min! Might be a bit faster than you can run it but we didn't think you should sit in front of your screen for that long when you can get outside on another run.
Recent news
NEW BEND MARATHON INITIATIVES FOR 2020
This past year was certainly anything but normal and while we didn't get to move ahead with our initiatives we had in mind for our 2020 race we'll be looking to implement those for our 2021 race. Carrying forward what we hoped was going to be moves toward sustainability and better community will still be primary objectives, but some will have to wait due to the current state of the world.
Accepting the challenge of taking on the Bend Marathon was no easy decision but one thing we knew for sure was that we wanted to turn it into an event that gave back to the community of Bend and took better care of the environment. We want to be a leader in the sport of road running in sustainability and to do that we're needing to make some changes. Some will be easy, other's not so easy.
Leading up to the 2021 race date we will still be rolling out changes to how we operate in order to be better stewards of our town and our planet. We hope you'll agree that it's the right thing to do.
This past year was certainly anything but normal and while we didn't get to move ahead with our initiatives we had in mind for our 2020 race we'll be looking to implement those for our 2021 race. Carrying forward what we hoped was going to be moves toward sustainability and better community will still be primary objectives, but some will have to wait due to the current state of the world.
Accepting the challenge of taking on the Bend Marathon was no easy decision but one thing we knew for sure was that we wanted to turn it into an event that gave back to the community of Bend and took better care of the environment. We want to be a leader in the sport of road running in sustainability and to do that we're needing to make some changes. Some will be easy, other's not so easy.
Leading up to the 2021 race date we will still be rolling out changes to how we operate in order to be better stewards of our town and our planet. We hope you'll agree that it's the right thing to do.
2019 Photos are up!!
There are some great photos of you out on the course. Check out all the race photos at GoActionPhotos.com
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New cheer stations for family and friends
check out our spectating guide
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To make your stay easier and give you all the info about the race you'll need go through the Get Ready, Get Set, GO checklist below. You'll find all your pre-race and race day info you'll need in there.
Welcome to the Bend Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k. We're already gearing up for another exciting race weekend. The April 19, 2020 events will be the best mountain town races anywhere. These are spectacularly scenic courses through West Bend emphasizing everything that makes Bend, Oregon great. You'll cruise around neighborhood parks, through ponderosa pine forests, along the mighty Deschutes River, and finish in a beautiful iconic Bend location to a hoppin' afterparty where the kombucha and craft beer are flowing, delicious food is waiting, and you can relax because you just finished your best race ever! Join us for the 6th edition of the Bend Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k.
Media partershipsProud to be a part of the 2021
Oregon Half and Full Marathon Series. 
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2021 premier Community partners
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2021 Sponsors
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Check out this great 2016 Race Day video:
Want More Bend? Check out our official 2016 Race Day video:
Welcome to the Bend Marathon and Half (10k/5k)
April 19, 2020
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