7 events in Bend, Oregon

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

🏃‍♂️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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