RACE DAY LOGISTICS AND INFO
PACKET PICKUP AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION:
Footzone, Saturday Oct 3, 2026 from 2 - 5:30pm (parking will be limited with Fall Festival taking place downtown)
On Race day, bibs will be at the starting line for pickup but we strongly recommend picking up on Saturday at Footzone to make race morning run smoothly.
PARKING:
Half Marathon and 10K: Please note that the half marathon and 10k are point-to-point races and do not start and finish at the same place. You will need to plan accordingly. If driving to the start of the 10k or half marathon, parking will be available at Riverbend Park.
Parking will NOT be permitted at the starting line in the Welcome Center lot. Drop off only please. We encourage running, biking, carpooling, or getting dropped off at the start but if you are in need of a ride before the race, please let us know in advance and we may be able to accommodate you. Please email bendmarathoninfo@gmail.com to schedule a shuttle ride.
5K: For those running the 5k or kids run, parking will be available near River Bend Park or the Old Mill District
START LINE SHUTTLES:
A limited number of shuttles will be leaving from the finish area taking participants to the start line one hour before your start time. So, shuttles will leave Riverbend park at 7am for the Half Marathon and 8am for the 10k. Please email bendmarathoninfo@gmail.com to schedule a shuttle ride.
VOLUNTEERING:
We will need volunteer help at aid stations and finish line. You can find the job descriptions at THIS LINK so that you can pick a time slot and position that works best for you. Thank you for your help. We couldn’t pull this off without the help of volunteers!
AWARDS:
We will have awards for the top 3 finishers and top masters finisher.
5k/10k Awards at 10:15am
Half Awards at 10:45am
Description
Brought to you by Run Bend and CORK, the Fall Foot Races combine fresh new events, the Fall Foot Half and Fleet Foot 5k, with two of the oldest and most beloved races in Oregon, the Bigfoot 10k and the Littlefoot kids run. Together, these races provide a distance option for all runners/walkers, and the perfect beginning of a fall day in Central Oregon. Join us in October to celebrate fall in Central Oregon with a brand new race weekend experience!
FALL FOOT HALF
October 4th, 2026
START: 8:00am Cascade Lakes Welcome Station (Century Drive)
With a successful kickoff last year, the Fall Foot Half won't disappoint! This race is fast, scenic, and is a great run (or walk) for experienced or first time half marathoners.
The Half Marathon course will start at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Center and wind downhill on the paved bike path and connect to the Deschutes River Trail, cruise through the Old Mill, and loop around to First Street Rapids on the newly constructed pedestrian path, finishing off at Riverbend Park. With about 500 ft of elevation loss in the first half, and flat, scenic paths for the second, this course will be a new Bend favorite.
Paired with the oldest footrace, the Bigfoot 10k, this new half distance will provide the perfect race complement and makings of an incredible fall weekend in Central Oregon.
BIGFOOT 10K
October 4th, 2026
START: 9:00am Cascade Lakes Welcome Station (Century Drive)
A runners fall right of passage, the Bigfoot race has been a staple on runners calendars since 1976, making it Bend’s oldest foot race. A fast “downhill” course from the outskirts of Bend down Century Drive into the heart of the Old Mill, Bigfoot has aided many a runner to a quick 10k PR.
The course in its third year will start at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Center and wind downhill on the bike path and connect to the Deschutes River Trail finishing at Riverbend Park. This half pavement half smooth wide trail is a fun, fast and scenic course with nearly 500 ft of elevation loss
As Bend’s oldest foot race be sure to put this on your race calendar.
The Bigfoot 10k race is a fundraiser for the Bend-La Pine School Cross Country teams. All proceeds of the 10k race go straight to the cross country teams for travel, equipment, and other needs. To date the Bend Bigfoot 10k has donated over $50,000 to local programs.
FLEET FOOT 5K
October 4th, 2026
START: 9:30am Riverbend Park
The Fleet Foot 5k race is a beautiful tour of the Old Mill and River Parks! This race is fast, scenic, and a great entry run for first time racers at the 5k distances. Starting and finishing at Riverbend Park, this event is runner/walker friendly and is a fun option for walkers or families looking to take on a challenge together.
The course is centered around the Old Mill, with river, mountain, and historic mill site views that will help the miles fly by.
Paired with the oldest footrace, the Bigfoot 10k, this new 5K race provides the perfect race complement and makings of an incredible fall weekend in Central Oregon.
