Bend Dirt Fest Half Marathon
Bend, United States • 11 Jul 2026
Bend Dirt Fest : overview
Bend Dirt Fest is a multi-discipline event in Bend, Oregon, scheduled for July 11, 2026. The event is staged from the Athletic Club of Bend and includes trail running, gravel cycling, and mountain biking. It also serves as the Oregon XC Series finals for certain mountain bike categories and the Oregon Triple Crown Series finals for gravel. Parking is designated at OSU Cascades.
Races, format and services
Distances offered:
- 13.1 miles trail half marathon
- 39 miles mountain bike (34 miles timed plus a 5-mile return)
- 54 miles or 35 miles gravel cycling
Entries can be SOLO or optional two- or three-person teams. Team results use a combined team time; all members compete simultaneously in the synchronistic timed format. SOLO awards are broken into 10-year age groups through 70+, with a Non-Binary category. Podium and awards policies include equal podium awards and women-specific apparel and swag. The event provides menstrual products at aid stations and has a pregnancy and postpartum policy.
Course surfaces include scenic singletrack, gravel roads, and flowy trails. The trail run is about 60% dirt, with a mix of shaded singletrack and exposed sections. Aid stations serve Hammer Nutrition products, seasonal local fruit, and bakery items. Course files are available as Ride with GPS files. Cyclists begin with a neutral rollout escorted by certified flaggers; rules of the road apply. E-bikes do not have a race category at this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.