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Race Date, Time, and Place

Virtual Race date range April 12 - May 25, 2021
In-person on Sunday April 18, 2021 (Contingent on City of Bend Permitting and COVID-19 regulations)
Starts may be moved to wave format if needed
Marathon start TBD
Half Marathon start TBD
10k start TBD
5k start TBD

Start/Finish Location: Les Schwab Amphitheater
at 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr, Bend, OR 97702

Time Limits

There are no time limits to complete the races.

Race Distances and Timing

There will be markers at each mile for the full and half.
The race will be professionally chip timed.

Swag

All registered full and half marathon runners will receive a long sleeve shirt and 10k and 5k (13 and over) runners will receive a short sleeve shirt - both with super duper cool designs. Youth shirts are available for purchase for our free Family 5k 12 and under runners.
ALL finishers receive a rad, unique medal (including kids running free!), and a beer (21 and over)!

Who's Running

You can click HERE to find out who else is registered for the races so far.

Is the Bend Marathon a Boston Qualifier?

No, not yet. As Bend grows and the race grows, we've been changing and improving the course each year to take advantage of new paths or route around new developments. When the course settles down and we can deliver a substantially similar route year over year, we will have it certified as a qualifier.

Average Temps

Usually mornings are cold and afternoons are pleasant.
Average start temp 35°to 40°
Average highs 60° to 65°

Lodging & Travel Planning

We are stoked to be partnering with Mt Bachelor Village and associated Meredith Lodging properties. Check out lodging details at www.mtbachelorvillage.com and www.meredithlodging.com
Bend has been named to more 'Best Of' lists than there are mile markers in a marathon! Learn more about what Bend has to offer (ex. Best Beer City, Best Mountain Biking Town, and more), from the knowledgeable folks at Visit Bend.

Training Groups

If you are in the Bend area, FootZone has training groups for the marathon, half, 10K, and 5K distances, starting in January 2020. Check em out if you're in Bend. We also have training plans available on our website HERE.

Transfer between events or to another party, Deferral

You are welcome to transfer between distances until one week prior to race, though there are no refunds for the switch. The only barrier to a transfer is if an event reaches capacity. There is a transfer fee of $10. To Transfer: Sign-in to RunSignUp and select My Registered Races to Manage Registration and Transfer Event.
You are welcome to transfer your registration to another person until one week prior to race. There is a transfer fee of $10. To Transfer: Sign-in to RunSignUp and select My Registered Races to Manage Registration and Transfer to Another Runner.
If you would like to defer your registration to the 2022 event, you have until 3/15/20 to do so. There is a deferral fee of $10. To Defer: Sign-in to RunSignUp and select My Registered Races to Manage Registration and Defer.
There are no exceptions to these deadlines.

Registration Refund Insurance

During the registration process (only), a registration refund program is offered as a benefit to runners should they be interested. "Registration Protector is a reimbursement program that provides registered participants protection for otherwise non-refundable registration expenses if they are unable to attend an event due to unforeseen circumstances." The program is offered through Allianz Global Assistance through a partnership with our registration company. It is not handled or administered by Bend Marathon and Half.
If you purchase insurance you will see a separate charge on your credit card for the insurance and you will receive an email from Allianz with details on your coverage.
If you have purchased event registration insurance and have a question or claim please contact Allianz at: www.eventregistrationprotection.com. If you have questions regarding your insurance, please contact Allianz Global Assistance at 1-888-497-6987.
Refunds are not available outside of this policy.

Headphones

Headphones are allowed, however we strongly recommend runners are able to hear all traffic and instructions from race officials and volunteers (helps with staying on course!).

Dogs

We love dogs, but having them accompany you during the event is prohibited.

Wheelchairs

The courses all include some surfaces other than road or sidewalk. Each participant is encouraged to assess for themselves whether that course is appropriate for them. Race Directors are happy to provide more information to assist. .

Strollers, etc.

The courses all include some surfaces other than road or sidewalk. Each participant is encouraged to assess for themselves whether the course is appropriate. Strollers are allowed in the rear of each race. Some parts of the course are narrow and strollers may not block the path for other runners. No bicycles, hot wheels, or tyke bikes are allowed.

ADA Accommodation

For an ADA accommodations contact Kari Strang, Race Director by email.

Packet Pickup

Friday April 16, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm at FootZone, 842 NW Wall Street, downtown Bend
Saturday April 17, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm at FootZone, 842 NW Wall Street, downtown Bend
Race morning! 6:00 am - 9:15 am, next to the Start line.

Runner and Staff Safety Measures

New safety measures will be put in place in accordance with local and state health guidelines for the 2021 race. At this time we don't know what this will look like but it will take both our runners and our race staff into consideration. We will update this as information becomes available.

Parking

Parking in the Old Mill and surrounding areas near the Start and Finish areas is free. We ask that you park in designated parking areas of the Old Mill and observe all no parking signs for the Bend Parks and Rec district and along Columbia St. We want to be great visitors and keep access to businesses open for all to enjoy by parking off street where we can. A map of parking options is available HERE.

Bag Check & Clothing Drop/Donation

Bag check will be available starting at 6:15 am on race morning at the Start/Finish line.
And, runners can donate cold weather items at the Starting Line! Wear that warm coat or sweater (that is still in good condition but you just never use anymore) over your running clothes. Take it off when your race starts, and leave it there! We'll collect the donated clothing and donate it to Bethlehem Inn. Each year, runners have donated lots of quality warm clothing to people in the local community who can really use it.

Support / Aid Stations

Aid Stations will be every 2-3ish miles along the course.
Every aid station will contain water, electrolyte drink, gels, and assorted aid food.
There will be portable restrooms at the Start/Finish, and at every other aid station along the course.

Aid Station List
Half Marathon
1) Compass park – 3.1mi
2) Hydroflask – 4.0mi (PP)
3) Hosmer Lake Dr – 5.4mi (PP)
5) Skyline Ranch/ Century Dr – 7.2mi (PP)
8) LOGE – 8.7mi (PP)
9) Mount Bachelor Village (west Entrance) – 10.05mi
10) River Trail (water only?) – 11.05mi
11) Farewell Bend Park – 11.6mi

10km Aid Station
11) Farewell Bend Park – 0.9mi/3.9mi

Marathon
1) Compass park – 4.9mi
2) Hydroflask – 6.9mi (PP)
3) Hosmer Lake Dr – 9.2 (PP)
4) Mountaineer and Westridge Ave – 11.6mi
5) Skyline Ranch/Century Dr – 13.5mi (PP)
6/7) NF400 – 15.7mi/ 18.1mi
8) LOGE – 20.2mi (PP)
9) Mount Bachelor Village (west entrance) – 21.45mi
10) River Trail (water only?) – 22.5mi/24mi
11) Farewell Bend Park – 24.5mi

*Toilets will be available at aid stations denoted by (PP)

All Aid stations will be stocked with the following unless otherwise noted:
Water
GU Gel
GU Chews
M&Ms
Gummy Bears
Bananas
Oranges
Potato Chips

We are a Cupless Race

Aid stations will not have disposable cups available for participants in the Marathon and Half Marathon
Participants will be required to carry a hydration vessel throughout the race capable holding water
Aid stations will be stocked with water containers and volunteers with pitchers than can easily fill your hydration vessel and get you on your way
Read more about why we made the change on our INFO PAGE

Pace Groups

Pace Groups will once again be expertly provided by Beast Pacing! These are subject to change.
Half marathon: 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00
Full marathon: 3:55, 4:20, 4:40, 5:00, 6:00

Spectating Cheer Stations

We don't want to leave friends and family out of the action at the Bend Marathon so we created a few stops along the course where you can get into the spirit of the race and cheer on your favorite runners.
See our Cheer Station Guide for an easily printable document to help you get around. Then after the races start, head to Hydroflask/Thump Coffee and LOGE Entrada or Mt Bachelor Village for the best places to spectate.

Finish Party!

Unfortunately this year may look and feel a little different after crossing the finish line. We'll still have the awesome food available for races but it's not looking like we'll be able to have the big party that we all love so much.
Beverages are also offered for sale. Run Bend, Drink Bend!
While you are hanging out, don't forget to Grab your Stuff at bag check, stop by the Results Kiosk, Snap a Picture in the photo area, visit the finish booths including FootZone, and body work vendors, and More!

Awards

All Bend Marathon and Half (10k/5k) runners are winners!
Non-cash awards will be given at approximately 11:00 am to the top male and female finishers of each distance (Open and Masters).
Age group results are posted in the Results Kiosk as available and awards are at the operations tent. Age groups will be:

14 and under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49

50-59
60-69
70-79
80-89

Race Photos

Race photos will be provided by TBD and available 3-5 days after the race. Photos are sorted by bib number when the number is visible, so wear your bib proudly outside and on the front of your clothes - and SMILE!

Severe Conditions – Race Modification or Cancellation Policy

Runners make a tremendous commitment to participate in a race and it is our goal to celebrate that commitment by putting on a wonderful race. The only thing more important to us is the safety of participants – runners, volunteers, spectators and vendors. We hope to never have to cancel a race. However, we have to be realistic that events can occur beyond the control of race directors or race participants that would make a race unsafe to run as scheduled.

In the event of extreme conditions (fire, ice, extreme heat, or other), race directors will work with local public safety and our own medical advisors to determine if the conditions are safe for race participants and volunteers. In the event that conditions are deemed unsafe, race directors may modify or cancel the race at their sole discretion. In these extreme circumstances, as is true throughout the race industry, refunds will not be offered*. Most of the costs involved in producing a race happen long before you go to the start line. None of us have control over the weather, and we all share in the risk involved if Mother Nature intervenes and makes it unsafe to continue with the event.

* Our cancellation policy will hold except for under the circumstances that we need to cancel or modify the race due to COVID. Full refunds will be offered only if we need to cancel the physical race due to COVID prior to March 1st, 2021. If we are forced to cancel a physical race we will move to a virtual option. At that time participants will have the choice of a 50% refund with the virtual option, or a 100% (minus a RunSignUp fee) refund and removal from the race.

“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” - John Bingham

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