River Falls

For more than 25 years, the annual USARA Adventure Race National Championships have seen some of the best teams from across the nation come together to compete in a non-stop, 30-hour adventure race. Many of these teams have to push the boundaries of human endurance and teamwork just to finish. Winning requires extreme willpower, mastery across disciplines, and sometime a little luck.

When the race ends, teams come together for an evening meal. We announce the national champions, crown the winners of the national points series, and celebrate the amazing adventure racing community.

The 2026 race is limited to teams of four in three divisions: mixed gender, all-women, all-men. There is not a separate masters division, though the top masters teams from across all divisions will be recognized.

Race check-in will be Thursday, October 22, 2026. The 30-hour race will start Friday morning, October 23, 2026, and end Saturday afternoon, October 24, 2026.

Priority registration opens January 1, 2026. Eligible teams will receive a link by email. Open registration begins February 1, 2026. You can find the most up-to-date information on the event at the USARA website.

REFUND POLICY:

The RunSignUp processing fee will be deducted from any and all refunds. A racer who withdraws within one week of registering will receive a full refund, less processing fees. A racer who withdraws more than one week after registering will receive a refund pursuant to the following scale:

Before 6/1/26: Entry fee less $50 and RSU processing fee

From 6/1/26 through 7/31/26: Entry fee less $100 and RSU processing fee

From 8/1/26 through 8/31/25: Entry fee less $200 and RSU processing fee

From and after 9/1/26: No refund

A racer can transfer their entry to another racer at no charge. Contact [email protected] to request a refund or transfer of entry.

Brought to you by Run Bend and CORK, the Fall Foot Races combine fresh new events, the Fall Foot Half and Fleet Foot 5k, with two of the oldest and most beloved races in Oregon, the Bigfoot 10k and the Littlefoot kids run. Together, these races provide a distance option for all runners/walkers, and the perfect beginning of a fall day in Central Oregon. Join us in October to celebrate fall in Central Oregon with a brand new race weekend experience!

The beloved Bark Bash is now part of Bend Oktoberfest—bigger, better, and borkier than ever! We’re bringing your favorite dog-friendly competitions to the main stage, and it’s all for a good cause.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | The 2026 Bark Bash Dog Races & Dog Show

Hosted in partnership with the Humane Society of Central Oregon

2:00 PM – Wiener Dog Races

2:30 PM – Running of the Bulldogs

3:00 PM – Corgi Crush

3:30 PM – Mutt Strut Dog Show

Day-of registration for all dog events opens at 1:30 PM

Race Requirements: All race competitors must be purebred Dachshunds, Bulldogs (English or French), or Corgis.

Dog Show: All breeds and mixes are welcome for the Mutt Strut! Categories may be split by size.

Note: All dogs must show proof of rabies vaccination to participate.

Support a Great Cause

All proceeds from Bark Bash registration fees benefit the Humane Society of Central Oregon, helping to support their vital rescue and wellness programs. At just $20 per registration, you’re not only having fun—you’re giving back.

LEARN MORE about the full event and Oktoberfest at oktoberfestbend.com