Bend Marathon and Half

Dates

April

The Bend Marathon and Half captures all that is truly gorgeous about Bend, Oregon. With a 10k and 5k race as well, there is a distance for everyone. These are spectacularly scenic courses through West Bend emphasizing everything that makes Bend, Oregon great. You’ll cruise around neighborhood parks, through ponderosa pine forests, along the mighty Deschutes River, and finish in a beautiful iconic Bend location to a hoppin’ afterparty where the kombucha and craft beer are flowing, delicious food is waiting, and you can relax because you just finished your best race ever!

Upcoming Events Around Town

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Drake Park

August 5, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Munch and Music

Enjoying what will be it’s 30th anniversary in 2021, the Summit Health Munch & Music FREE concert series in Drake Park continues to be a summertime favorite. Every Thursday for 6 weeks in Drake Park. The evening kicks off at 5:30pm with live music. Don't worry you'll have time in between the opening and headliner acts to grab some delicious grub from one of the many food trucks and vendors...

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Tin Pan Alley

August 6

Equality & Justice Mini-Mural Festival

Three Central Oregon Artists painting murals that express their hopes for equality and justice. Brought to you by High Desert Mural Festival & Scalehouse.

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Featured

Scalehouse Gallery

August 6, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Scalehouse Gallery Exhibition Opening: Be Nice White ... You’re in Bend

Scalehouse Gallery, is pleased to announce their new exhibition, Be Nice White... You’re in Bend: Local Artists of Color Challenge the Narrative that Central Oregon has "No Diversity". This exhibition will open Friday August 6th, and will be on view through Saturday, September 25th. Scalehouse is located in Franklin Crossing on Tin Pan Alley Side. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 1pm-6pm and by appointment. “Be Nice White ... You’re...

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Downtown Bend

August 6, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

First Friday Art Walk

It's First Friday Art Walk! Head into Downtown Bend or the Old Mill for a night filled with art, shopping, music and local food & drink. On First Fridays, we celebrate ALL forms of art - music, comedy, photography, painting, sculpture, acting and more. Head to Downtown Bend, and delight your senses!

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Tin Pan Alley

August 7

Equality & Justice Mini-Mural Festival

Three Central Oregon Artists painting murals that express their hopes for equality and justice. Brought to you by High Desert Mural Festival & Scalehouse.

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Deschutes Historical Museum

August 7, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

The Early Days of Bend

Travel back when the river ran wild, Ponderosa Pines were plentiful and Bend the Beautiful was a town in the making. Learn about early Bend through the stories of six “Bendites” and how these residents helped transform a young hamlet into a booming town. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited. The tour begins at the Deschutes Historical Museum and ends at Lone Crow Bungalow on Wall St. $5.00 per...

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Seventh Mountain Resort

August 7, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Beginner/Intermediate Skills Mountain Biking Workshop

We’ll begin by dialing in our bike set up and body position, then work on skills throughout the afternoon. Examples of some of the skills we will work on include braking, shifting, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending and getting up and over logs and rocks. Join us for two hours of skill building fun! Suitable for: All skill levels, Men & Women, 18+

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Seventh Mountain Resort

August 7, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cornering Switchbacks OR Intro to Jumping* Mountain Biking Workshop

Cornering and Switchbacks (odd dates of the month): The best way to get good at cornering is to practice practice practice. We’ll begin by dialing in body position, leaning the bike and understanding how to handle different types of corners. Next we’ll take it to the trails where we will practice bermed corners, flat loose corners and switchbacks until we are all dizzy with progression! Intro to Jumping (even dates...

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August 7, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Soul of the City: A History of Drake Park

Celebrate the park’s centennial with a guided tour along the iconic Mirror Pond. After a short walk from the Deschutes Historical Museum the tour weaves through the park, exploring the history and happenings that has made Bend’s first city park the soul of the city. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited. Register on the Deschutes Historical Museum website, www.deschuteshistory.org. The tour begins at the Deschutes Historical Museum and ends...

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August 7, 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Night Sky at Fort Rock Photo Workshop

August in Central Oregon is a beautiful and rewarding season for photographers. The Hight Desert around Fort Rock comes alive with blooming Rabbit Brush and summer thunderstorms add drama. Photograph the Night Sky and Milky Way at the exclusive for our workshop booked Fort Rock Historic Village.

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Tin Pan Alley

August 8

Equality & Justice Mini-Mural Festival

Three Central Oregon Artists painting murals that express their hopes for equality and justice. Brought to you by High Desert Mural Festival & Scalehouse.

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Seventh Mountain Resort

August 8, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Skills & Ride Mountain Biking Workshop

We’ll start with dialing in our bikes and body position and progress through several more skills before hopping on the nearby trails to test our new skills on a fun ride. Examples of skills we might work on are braking, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending, getting up and over logs and rocks and line choice. The first 90 minutes will be skills and the last 90 minutes...