Bend Dirt Fest Half Marathon

Event overview

The Bend Dirt Fest is a multi-discipline endurance event in Bend, Oregon on July 11, 2026. It features trail running, gravel cycling, and mountain biking, with courses that include singletrack, gravel roads, and flowy trails. The event starts and finishes at the Athletic Club of Bend, with designated parking at OSU–Cascades. The festival also serves as the Oregon XC Series Finals for select mountain bike categories and the Oregon Triple Crown Series Finals for gravel.

Race formats and logistics

Distances offered:

• 13.1 miles Trail Half Marathon
• 39 miles Mountain Bike (34 miles timed, plus 5-mile return)
• 54 miles Gravel or 35 miles Gravel

Participants may race solo or in optional teams of two or three. Team scoring uses a synchronized timed format: all team members compete simultaneously and the total team time determines placement. Individual awards are given in 10-year age groups through 70+, plus a Non-Binary category. There are finisher and age-group awards and an equal podium policy. The event provides aid stations with Hammer Nutrition products and local food items, and includes provisions such as menstrual products at aid stations and a pregnancy/postpartum policy. Course wayfinding uses mile markers and GPS files. Parking, camping options, and venue amenities are stated; participants should expect dirt running on about 60% of the trail course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.