Haulin Aspen

Bend, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Haulin’ Aspen is a mountain trail running event in Bend, Oregon, held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Wanoga Sno Park. The event includes the following distances:

  • 26.2 miles (Full Marathon)
  • 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
  • 6.5 miles (Half As)

All courses are on trails through the Deschutes National Forest, beginning and ending at Wanoga Sno Park at about 5,500 feet elevation. The setting is wooded single track and forest service roads with varying terrain and elevation.

Course, aid stations and logistics

The marathon course has six aid stations and offers eight aid opportunities; approximate mile markers include 2.4, 4.7, 9.7, 12.7, 15.3, 19.1, 21.3 and 24. The half marathon has three aid stations and four aid opportunities at about miles 2.4, 4.7, 7.6 and 10.9. The 6.5-mile course has two aid stations near miles 2.1 and 4.4. Marathoners should note a 700-foot vertical gain between about mile 21.5 and mile 24. Trails may be dusty and rocky in places and temperatures can rise during the day.

Packet pick up is held at FootZone in downtown Bend the day before the race, and bag tags and a gear drop are available. All finishers receive a medal. Awards and prizes are given for top finishers by open and masters categories and for age-group placings. The event names Bethlehem Inn as its beneficiary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Full Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
7 mi
Half as - 6.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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