Getting to the Start

This is a point to point course. You are responsible for getting yourself to the start. It's also a nice easy 6 mile warm up jog to the start from the finish. If driving to the start, parking will be available at WorldMark Bend-Seventh Mountain Resort less than a half mile away. Parking will NOT be permitted at the starting line in the Welcome Center lot. Drop off only please. We encourage running, biking, carpooling, parking at Seventh Mountain or getting dropped off at the start but if you are in need of a ride before or after the race, please let us know in advance and we may be able to accommodate you.
On Race day, bibs will be at the starting line for pickup but we strongly recommend picking up on Saturday to make race morning run smoothly.

Parking

Parking will be available at the finish in the Riverbend Parking lot and the adjacent gravel lot of the Old Mill Dog Park. Parking will also be available near the start at the Seventh Mountain Resort. Parking will NOT be permitted at the starting line in the Welcome Center lot. We highly encourage you to carpool and get a ride to the start location and leave a car at the finish area. 

Time Limits

There will be no time limits imposed, however we do have a limit on our traffic control of 4.5 hours. At 4.5hrs into the half marathon you are responsible for safely crossing roads. 

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be held on Saturday October 5th at Footzone in Downtown Bend from 12-4pm. Footzone is located at 842 NW Wall Street. 

On Race day you can pickup up your packet at the race start, though we highly encourage you to pick them up the day before. 

Training Groups

If you are in the Bend area, FootZone has training groups for the half, 10K, and 5K distances, starting in August.​ Check em out if you're in Bend. We also have training plans available on our website HERE. 

Transfer Between Events,  to Another Party, or Deferral

You are welcome to transfer between distances until one week prior to race, though there are no refunds for the switch. The only barrier to a transfer is if an event reaches capacity. There is a transfer fee of $10. ​To Transfer: Sign-in to RunSignUp and select My Registered Races to Manage Registration and Transfer Event.

You are welcome to transfer your registration to another person until one week prior to race. There is a transfer fee of $10. To Transfer: Sign-in to RunSignUp and select My Registered Races to Manage Registration and Transfer to Another Runner.

If you would like to defer your registration to the 2025 event, you have until 9/20/24 to do so. There is a deferral fee of $10. To Defer: Sign-in to RunSignUp and select My Registered Races to Manage Registration and Defer.

There are no exceptions to these deadlines.

Registration Refund Insurance

• During the registration process (only), a registration refund program is offered as a benefit to runners should they be interested. "Registration Protector is a reimbursement program that provides registered participants protection for otherwise non-refundable registration expenses if they are unable to attend an event due to unforeseen circumstances." The program is offered through Allianz Global Assistance through a partnership with our registration company. It is not handled or administered by Bend Marathon and Half.
• If you purchase insurance you will see a separate charge on your credit card for the insurance and you will receive an email from Allianz with details on your coverage.
• If you have purchased event registration insurance and have a question or claim please contact Allianz at: www.eventregistrationprotection.com. If you have questions regarding your insurance, please contact Allianz Global Assistance at 1-888-497-6987.
• Refunds are not available outside of this policy.

Headphones

Headphones are allowed, however we strongly recommend runners are able to hear all traffic and instructions from race officials and volunteers (helps with staying on course!).

Dogs

We love dogs, but having them accompany you during the event is prohibited. 

Strollers

The courses all include some surfaces other than road or sidewalk. Each participant is encouraged to assess for themselves whether the course is appropriate. Strollers are allowed in the rear of each race. Some parts of the course are narrow and strollers may not block the path for other runners. No bicycles, hot wheels, or tyke bikes are allowed.

Wheelchairs

The courses all include some surfaces other than road or sidewalk. Each participant is encouraged to assess for themselves whether that course is appropriate for them. Race Directors are happy to provide more information to assist. 

Bag Check and Clothing Drop Donations

Bag check will be available starting at 7:45 am on race morning at the Start line at the Welcome Center. These bags will be transported to the Finish Line for you. 

And, runners can donate cold weather items at the Starting Line! Wear that warm coat or sweater (that is still in good condition but you just never use anymore) over your running clothes. Take it off when your race starts, and leave it in the donation bin! We'll collect the donated clothing and donate it to Bethlehem Inn or other local non-profit. Each year, runners have donated lots of quality warm clothing to people in the local community who can really use it.

Support and Aid Stations

Aid Stations will be every 3ish miles along the course.  Every aid station will include water, GU gels, and GU Chews. 

There will be portable restrooms at the Start/Finish. 

Family is welcome to support you anywhere along the course as long as they do not impede road traffic or other runners on the path.

Awards

• All Bend Marathon and Half (10k/5k) runners are winners!
• Non-cash awards will be given at approximately 11:30 am to the top male and female finishers of each distance (Open and Masters).

Severe Weather - Race Modification or Cancellation Policy

• Runners make a tremendous commitment to participate in a race and it is our goal to celebrate that commitment by putting on a wonderful race. The only thing more important to us is the safety of participants – runners, volunteers, spectators and vendors. We hope to never have to cancel a race. However, we have to be realistic that events can occur beyond the control of race directors or race participants that would make a race unsafe to run as scheduled.
• In the event of extreme conditions (fire, ice, extreme heat, or other), race directors will work with local public safety and our own medical advisors to determine if the conditions are safe for race participants and volunteers. In the event that conditions are deemed unsafe, race directors may modify or cancel the race at their sole discretion. In these extreme circumstances, as is true throughout the race industry, refunds will not be offered*. Most of the costs involved in producing a race happen long before you go to the start line. None of us have control over the weather, and we all share in the risk involved if Mother Nature intervenes and makes it unsafe to continue with the event.

T-Shirts

You may order a t-shirt while registering for $35. These are buttery soft tech tees that you'll be wearing for years to come.