Bend Marathon and Half route map
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Bend Marathon and Half Marathon
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 0.9% versus flat · net elevation 0 m
Decision summary
Bend Marathon and Half Marathon at a glance
- Route ascent
- 388 m
- Evidence depth
- 42 verified facts
Lower than 45% of comparable mapped races
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Bend Marathon and Half?
The Bend Marathon and Half route has 388 m of ascent, 388 m of descent and an estimated 0.9% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Bend Marathon and Half route go?
The Bend Marathon and Half 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?
Bag check and clothing donation offered at the start/finish area. Staggered start times by distance: marathon 7:00am, half 8:00am, 10k 8:15am, 5k 8:30am. 10. Pace groups are provided on course.
Race character
Scenery
- Mountain
- City
- Desert
- Lakeside
- Riverside
- Forest
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
- Community
Terrain
- Mixed
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Moderate
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Qualification entry: Entry requirement held: Boston Qualifier (USATF-certified marathon course).
- Qualifying time
- Boston Qualifier (USATF-certified marathon course)
Race day logistics
- Wave start
- Staggered start times by distance: marathon 7:00am, half 8:00am, 10k 8:15am, 5k 8:30am
- Aid stations
- 10
- Pacers
- Pace groups are provided on course.
- Bag drop
- Bag check and clothing donation offered at the start/finish area.
- Headphones allowed
- Yes
- 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
- Course type
- Start and finish at the Old Mill District with an out And Back section toward the Forest Service Welcome Center turnaround; finishes with a long, net Downhill return.
- 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 Marathon?
- Steep descent 3%
- Descent 14%
- Flat 65%
- Climb 17%
- Steep climb 1%
- Total ascent
- 388 m
- Net elevation
- +0 m
- GAP factor
- 0.9%
- Longest climb
- 1,580 m at 2.3%
More race details
Is the Bend Marathon and Half flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.9% slower than a flat course, with about 388 m of total ascent.
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