Bend Dirt Fest Half Marathon

Bend Dirt Fest in Bend, Oregon

Bend Dirt Fest is a multi-discipline endurance event held in Bend, Oregon, combining trail running, gravel cycling, and mountain biking on courses that use singletrack, gravel roads, and flowy trails. The event stages from the Athletic Club of Bend with start and finish at the same venue. Designated parking is at OSU Cascades and ride-with-GPS files are provided for each course.

The event offers individual and team competition. Teams of three may combine disciplines; each team’s total time determines the final standing. Individual results include age-group awards and a Non-Binary category. The event provides equal podium and awards opportunities, women-specific apparel and swag, menstrual products at aid stations, and a pregnancy and postpartum policy.

Aid stations are stocked with Hammer Nutrition products and may include local fruits and bakery items when in season. Course marking and mile markers are available through the ride-with-GPS files and the technical guide.

Key distances and formats:

• 13.1 miles Trail Half Marathon on a west-side loop with paved and technical singletrack.
• 39 miles Mountain Bike course.
• 39 or 49 miles Gravel routes offered as ride or race options.

Packet pickup locations include Pine Mountain Sports and 10 Barrel West. The event also functions as a series final for select mountain bike and gravel categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.