Bend Beer Chase
Bend, United States • 1 May 2027
Bend Beer Chase
The Bend Beer Chase is a team running relay held in Bend, Oregon on May 1, 2027. The event covers approximately 57 miles divided into 12 legs of varying distance. Local breweries serve as exchange points along the course where participants may sample craft beer in 3-4 ounce pours; sampling is optional.
The course begins along the Deschutes River in downtown Bend’s Drake Park, follows trails and rural back roads toward Redmond, and returns to finish at Drake Park with a riverside beer festival. Teams may range from one to six runners or walkers; on a six-person team each person typically runs two legs, while on a three-person team each person typically runs four legs. Every team must have a designated driver and designated drivers are not permitted to consume alcohol during the event.
Registration for the 2027 Bend Beer Chase opens August 1. Team captains register the team and may change division or team name up to a month before the race. Teammates must be registered by March 1, 2027 to guarantee race shirt sizes; later registrants may receive the next closest size.
Cascade Relays supports local charities through its events and reports that its foundation has provided over $890,000 in support since 2008. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Total distance: 57 miles
- Leg distances: 12 legs, 4-8 miles per leg