2027 edition
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Modelled energy-cost change 1.2% versus flat · net elevation 0 m
Decision summary
Lower than 35% of comparable mapped races
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon route has 224 m of ascent, 225 m of descent and an estimated 1.2% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
The Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon 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.
Bag check and clothing donation offered at the start/finish area. 7. Pace groups are provided on course.
The stored route produces 224 m of ascent, while a source states 168 m. GPS sampling and elevation models can produce different totals, so both are labelled rather than combined.
Its normalised GAP factor is 1.2% slower than a flat course, with about 224 m of total ascent.
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