Bend Beer Chase
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Bend Beer Chase
The Bend Beer Chase is a six person running relay covering approximately 57 mile over a single day. The relay is divided into 12 legs with leg distances ranging from 4 to 8 miles per leg; on a six person team each runner completes two legs. Teams of between 1 and 6 runners or walkers are permitted and teams may split legs among members as they choose.
The course begins along the Deschutes River in downtown Bend at Drake Park, follows scenic trails and rural back roads to Redmond and returns to finish at Drake Park. Local breweries host exchange points along the course where participants may choose to sample a 3 to 4 oz pour from the sponsoring brewery; consumption is optional. At the finish there is a riverside beer festival with beers on tap reported as 20 selections.
Registration details for the 2027 event state that registration opens on August 1, 2026 and team captains may register a team before adding all teammates. Each team must have a designated driver who is not permitted to consume alcohol during the event.
Cascade Relays supports more than 20 local charities and reports having given over $890,000 since 2008 through its events and foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
