• 5K
  • 5 km
  • Bend
  • Open entry

Bend Marathon and Half 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Modelled energy-cost change 0.5% versus flat · net elevation 0 m

Decision summary

Bend Marathon and Half 5K at a glance

Route ascent
32 m

Lower than 60% of comparable mapped races

Evidence depth
31 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Bend Marathon and Half 5K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Bend Marathon and Half 5K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Bend Marathon and Half 5K?

The Bend Marathon and Half 5K route has 32 m of ascent, 32 m of descent and an estimated 0.5% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Bend Marathon and Half 5K route go?

The Bend Marathon and Half 5K route starts at Old Mill District West Parking Area, Bend and finishes at Old Mill District, Bend. Underfoot, expect mostly paved roads with some trail sections, including the quieter Haul Road Trail. It passes Haul Road Trail, Deschutes River, Old Mill District, Downtown Bend and Drake Park. finish-line party featuring Cascade Lakes craft beer and food in the Old Mill District.

What should runners know on race day for the Bend Marathon and Half 5K?

Bag check and clothing donation offered at the start/finish area. 1. Pace groups are provided on course.

Race character

Scenery

  • Mountain
  • City
  • Desert
  • Lakeside
  • Riverside
  • Forest
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Destination
  • Community

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.

Race day logistics

Aid stations
1
Pacers
Pace groups are provided on course.
Bag drop
Bag check and clothing donation offered at the start/finish area.
Finisher tee
Event t-shirt is an optional add-on purchase (about $20) rather than included with entry, to keep base registration lower.

Access and course status

Start
Old Mill District West Parking Area, Bend
Finish
Old Mill District, Bend

Course facts

Surface
Mostly paved roads with some trail sections, including the quieter Haul Road Trail.
Landmarks
Haul Road Trail, Deschutes River, Old Mill District, Downtown Bend, Drake Park, NW Crossing, Ponderosa pine forests
Notable features
  • Cupless (cup-free) race with no disposable cups at aid stations
  • finish-line party featuring Cascade Lakes craft beer and food in the Old Mill District
  • Nine on-course aid stations and dedicated cheer zones

How hilly is the Bend Marathon and Half 5K?

8%77%13%
  • Steep descent 1%
  • Descent 8%
  • Flat 77%
  • Climb 13%
  • Steep climb 0%
Total ascent
32 m
Net elevation
+0 m
GAP factor
0.5%
Longest climb
550 m at 2.9%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

More race details

Is the Bend Marathon and Half 5K flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 0.5% slower than a flat course, with about 32 m of total ascent.