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Bend Marathon and Half

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USApr 11, 202742.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Michael (a.k.a. moik) McCullough · CC BY 2.0
Race date in 187 days
Apr 11, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Bend · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$100Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Mon, April 12, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
Bend Marathon and Half race photo
Michael (a.k.a. moik) McCullough · CC BY 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Bend Marathon and Half — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held in Bend, Oregon.

Events are full marathon and half marathon, 10k, and 5k.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Bend Marathon and Half runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

BYB Bend Marathon & Half 2025

BackyardBend

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Bend Marathon and Half — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $100

Bend Marathon · until Nov 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $90

Bend Half Marathon · until Nov 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $45

Bend 10k · until Nov 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Bend 5k

Entry cost $35

until Nov 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About Bend 5k - 12 and under

Bend 5k - 12 and under

Entry cost $10

until Apr 11, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Bend Marathon and Half course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
START · FINISH

344 Shevlin Hixon Dr, Bend, OR

Start · Google Maps
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The events consist of Bend Marathon, Bend Half Marathon, Bend 10k, Bend 5k, and Bend 5k - 12 and under.

Start is at 344 Shevlin Hixon Dr, Bend, OR at 7:00 AM local time.

Start and finish points are the same location.

Typical race-season temperature: around 6°C (42°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Bend Marathon and Half race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Bib pickup

Fri/Sat 10:00~17:00 FootZone · Start/finish area from 06:15 on Sunday until 15 minutes before departure

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No passenger rail in Bend; local bus only

Start/finish is Old Mill District, Bend, OR 97702.

Bend has no train station;

Cascades East Transit (local city bus) serves the Old Mill District area.

Bend has no Amtrak/passenger rail service;

runners typically drive or fly into Redmond (RDM) airport.

Getting to the finish

No passenger rail in Bend; local bus only

Same location as start (Old Mill District) — races start and finish at the same venue.

More details

No organizer shuttle bus found in available race materials.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

A distinctive feature is that on-site registration and bib pickup are available on race morning.

Based on the previous year, runners could sign the waiver at the venue at 10:00 a.m. and receive a personalized bib.

Start times vary by event: the full marathon started at 7:00 a.m. and the half marathon at 8:00 a.m. the previous year, with 10K and 5K races also offered.

Previous-year entry fees were approximately $145 for the full marathon, $135 for the half marathon, $85 for the 10K, and $65 for the 5K.

Online registration remains relatively flexible and may be available until race morning.

Times are local to Bend. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Bend Marathon and Half start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Cumberland Bungalow walking distance to downtown

Accommodation · 872m

7.8/10(7)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

16 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Rent a car in Bend (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Bend Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Bend with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Bend.

Total cost and budget for Bend Marathon and Half

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Bend Marathon and Half

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Bend runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Bend Marathon and Half

FAQ
When does Bend Marathon and Half 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, April 11, 2027 in Bend, OR, United States.

How much is the Bend Marathon and Half 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $100.

What distances does Bend Marathon and Half 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Bend Marathon and Half 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Bend Marathon and Half 2027 start?

344 Shevlin Hixon Dr, Bend, OR.

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