23 running, cycling, mountain biking, and other events in Bend, Oregon

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR Saturday Ski division CLOSES Saturday, February 14, 2026 10AM SHARP.

FRIDAY SNOWBOARD DIVISION 18+ IS SOLD OUT!

Registration is still open for Groms Snowboard division only - U18.

On-site registration to be determined - all divisions filling fast - DON'T WAIT TO REGISTER!

Get ready to ride, race, and revel at the 2026 WinterFest Rally! Cash prizes on the line for OVERALL Male/Female both nights 18+ only.

A dual race pump track where competitors race to the finish through challenging bumps! First rider through the finish line will advance to the next round and race through the brackets until we have a winner!

Friday Night: Snowboarders take the spotlight starting at 6pm.

Saturday Night: Skiers hit the ramps at 6PM

Practice Runs: 15 minutes before each division starts.

Join us on Sunday, Feb 15 for the return of the Hot Cocoa Run!

⭐️ Race entry includes admission to all three days of WinterFest! ⭐️

Early registration will close on Thursday, February 12 at midnight. Any latecomers can sign up on-site on Sunday morning starting at 11 am.

RACE STARTS AT NOON

🚨 Check-In Details 🚨

WinterFest entry is included with your registration! All Hot Cocoa Run attendees will receive an emailed WinterFest ticket to your email on file for the run. You will use this ticket to gain entry to WinterFest NOT your registration. Our volunteers at the entry gates can also look up your name if you can not find your WinterFest ticket.

Don't forget to check in! Your QR code will be scanned to get your registration information. Print your QR code or have it available on your phone when you arrive.

Check-In Options

Packet pickup will be available at

Location: Old Mill District - SEE COURSE MAP FOR EXACT LOCATION. We will do our best to have signage to direct you to the start area.

Date: Sunday, February 15

Check In Time: 11 am -12 pm

Race starts promptly at noon.

A fun 5K with a full Hot Cocoa bar at the finish with toppings and Crater Lake spirits.

The Hot Cocoa Run will take place during WinterFest 2026 celebrating the magic of winter Feb. 13 - Feb. 15 at the Old Mill in Bend, OR.

This will be an untimed 5K loop on Sunday at noon during the Northwest’s biggest festival. A full hot cocoa bar with all the toppings and Crater Lake spirits, including espresso vodka, await one and all at the finish line. Costumes are encouraged!

Welcome to the Bend Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k. With local ownership the 2026 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 music is playing, delicious food is waiting, and you can relax because you just finished your best race ever! Join us for the 11th edition of the Bend Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k.

SUNDAY APRIL 12, 2026

Join us for the 38th annual Salmon Run which returns to Bend, Oregon on April 18, 2026.

Distances include the HALF MARATHON (13.1 miles), 10K, and 5K races. All courses weave along the beautiful Deschutes River on trails and some pavement.

Taking place in the spring, the Salmon Run is one of the first running events of the season and the essential tip-off to the local racing scene in Central Oregon. Traversing beautiful dirt and paved trails amongst junipers and pines, the race course winds through some of the most scenic natural areas in Bend and finishes on the lawn Riverbend Park. Make a weekend of it!

Bring the kids for the Little Fry Run too!

Course Details

The Salmon Run course takes runners along the beautiful and picturesque Deschutes River. The half marathon course is 75% paved sidewalks and 25% trail. The 10K course is 80% paved sidewalks and 20% trail. The 5K is 65% paved sidewalks and 35% trail. All courses will be marked with a combination of mile markers and directional arrows.

Finish Line Festivities

Enjoy a post-race party with delicious food and beverages (beer!) and music. We’ve got gift bags and awards for the top three male and female finishers in both open and master’s categories! 1st, 2nd & 3rd place ribbons for top age-group finishers.

Parking for Race Day

There is limited parking at Riverbend Park on race day. We highly recommend carpooling. Parking attendants will direct you as you arrive. Additional parking is available on City streets.

For full details regarding the Salmon Run, click here.

Calling all Happy Girls!!

The 16th Annual Happy Girls Run series returns to Central Oregon with its first race of the season in Bend, Oregon. Participants of all abilities can choose from the all-women’s Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K races.

You will be graced with gorgeous scenic views on a mix of trails, groomed paths, and paved surfaces. Cross the finish line and enjoy the post-race party with a fabulous gift bag and a unique Happy Girls medal. Adult beverages and food are provided.

Grab your friends, make a weekend of it, design a team costume, and let's go, girls!

Kick off the Alpenglow Nights concert series with a burst of energy, laughter, and glowing fun at the Kids Glow Run! Join us on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM for a glowing good time before the music starts.

What to Expect:

Glow Gear Galore: Every participant will receive glow sticks, necklaces, or bracelets to light up the course.

Snacks & Smiles: Fuel up with a tasty post-race snack after crossing the finish line.

Non-Competitive Fun: This race is all about having fun while moving! Every child will receive a finisher's ribbon for their glowing accomplishment.

Race Details:

Open to kids ages 3-10.

Distances vary based on age, with all courses under one mile.

Start the summer right by lighting up the park and experiencing the joy of movement at the Kids Glow Run!

🏃‍♂️Sky View Middle School’s Second Annual 5K & 1-Mile Adventure Races!🏃‍♀️

Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly run/walk event at Sky View Middle School!

📅 Date: Saturday May 30th; 5K Start: 9:30AM; Mile Start: 9:45AM

📍 Location: Sky View Middle School & Rockridge Park

🎽 Race Options: 5K & 1-Mile Adventure Run/Walk

🌟 Event Highlights:

✅ Scenic course around Sky View Middle School & Rockridge Park

✅ Exciting “Falcon Hunt” – Find hidden falcons and animals along the course!

✅ Fun prizes & giveaways

✅Low-cost registration for students and families

✅ T-shirts included in the registration fee

Proceeds benefit the Sky View PTSA, supporting teacher grants, student activities, school projects, and the 8th-grade celebration!

Don’t miss this exciting event—gather your friends, family, and teammates, and hit the trail with us!

The races will not be officially timed

The 7th Annual Heroes on the Run

Presented by Subaru of Bend

Run in the morning. Celebrate all day.

For the first time ever, Heroes on the Run is part of Heroes & Hounds, a full-day celebration in Bend’s Old Mill District in partnership with the Hungry Hound Doggolympics.

After the race, enjoy a live frisbee show by JD Platt & The K9 Kings. Then, cheer on the Hungry Hound Doggolympics on the lawn at Greg’s Grill. The Doggolympics feature an obstacle agility course, high jump, a 50-yard sprint, and a best trick competition. Dogs can compete or just come hang out. All friendly dogs are welcome.

Adoptable dogs will be on-site all day, along with food and beverage options. We will also have local vendors, and our Kids Zone with a bouncy house, face painting, and more.

Every registration fuels rescue missions, lifesaving medical care, and spay/neuter clinics around the world and right here at home.

To learn more, volunteer, foster, or view adoptable dogs, visit www.streetdoghero.org .

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Run Details

Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome — bring your PAWticipant!

Both races are professionally timed and run along the Deschutes River on a mix of pavement and compacted gravel with minimal elevation gain. The 5K is stroller-friendly throughout, while the 10K extends south of the Bill Healy Bridge onto a more natural, narrower stretch of trail.

Every registered runner receives a custom finisher medal and complimentary beer (21+). Race shirts and PAWticipant bandanas are available as optional add-ons during registration.

Kids Mini Run participants receive their own Street Dog Hero cape and mask, plus a finisher medal.

Awards for the Top 3 Men’s & Women’s finishers (Adult & Youth). Winners choose directly from our Prize Table featuring gift cards, gear, local experiences, and more. Fast feet get first choice.

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The Grand Tour of Gravel- Adventure of a Lifetime, Gravel adventure through the heart of the Cascades

5 Days of Gravel Riding, 4 Nights of Camping

• Delicious Catered Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

• Nightly Campsite Festivities

• Post-Ride Massages

• Stocked Aid Stations

• Fat Tire Celebration & Whiskey Bar

• On-Course & In-Camp Mechanics

• VIP Tent Set-Up & Take-Down

• Specialty Morning Coffee from Autobahn Coffee

• Gear Transportation

• Unmatched Gravel Routes

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he Grand Tour of Gravel