Course Pics
The Bend Marathon course takes in all that is amazing about the city, and the beauty that surrounds it. The course features many beautiful Bend City Parks, neighborhoods, and the new paved trail through the Deschutes National Forest (paralleling the Cascade Lakes Highway), and a finish area that will make the finish party even better.
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 to bring you the best flowing, most scenic course that we can design. When the course settles down and we can deliver a substantially similar route year over year, we will have it certified as a qualifier. Note: Courses subject to change at any time including race day.
The course is currently being finalized and will be the same route as the 2023 course. And we know that you want an accurate course so there'll be a few modifications from last year to make each race the correct distance. We're working on certifying the courses this year so stay tuned for that.
The Start and Finish of all races is at the Old Mill District, Bend, OR 97702.
The Start and Finish of all races is at the Old Mill District, Bend, OR 97702.
*These routes are currently under review and are tentative course maps. We are working with the City of Bend and our other partners to permit these courses. While we don't anticipate major route changes there may still be small reroutes depending on safety requirements. Maps will be updated as changes occur.
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.
STart/finish line location for each race
See map below.
Bend marathon Route*
Use the interactive maps below to zoom in on the courses and click the "miles" option to see mile markers. Keep in mind the GPS track is approximate but close and not the exact distance of the course.
For the GPX file to download to another program, phone app, or your GPS watch you can click on the GPX file download under each course. Right click on the file, select "save file as" then download to your computer. That will help give you directions while you're out on course.
For the GPX file to download to another program, phone app, or your GPS watch you can click on the GPX file download under each course. Right click on the file, select "save file as" then download to your computer. That will help give you directions while you're out on course.
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Top Half of Course
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Bend marathon GPX File
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Half Marathon Route
Half Marathon GPX file
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10km Route
bend 10k GPX file
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5km route
Bend 5k gpx file
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