Bend Dirt Fest
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Bend Dirt Fest
Bend Dirt Fest is a multi discipline endurance event in Bend, Oregon that brings together a trail run, gravel cycling, and mountain biking in a single-day festival. The event stages from the Athletic Club of Bend and uses a mix of singletrack, paved trail, gravel roads, and flowy sections that showcase local terrain.
Course and distances include:
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon trail run on singletrack and paved sections
- 39 miles Mountain bike race on cross-country trails
- 55 or 39 miles Gravel ride or race on forest roads and scenic climbs
The event offers both solo and team competition. The Team of 3 format pairs one trail runner, one mountain biker, and one long course gravel rider; teams are scored by combined finish times. Team categories include Men's, Women's, Mixed, Junior, and Masters. The short gravel course is not eligible for Team of 3 scoring. Solo competitors race in 10-year age groups, 70+, and non-binary categories.
Support and logistics noted for participants include packet pickup at Pine Mountain Sports and at the Athletic Club of Bend, participant parking at OSU-Cascades, and aid stations serving Hammer Nutrition products plus seasonal local food items. Bend Dirt Fest also serves as finals for select Oregon XC Series and Oregon Triple Crown Gravel Series categories, and awards are given by discipline and age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
