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Oxford Classic Community 5K

Name: Oxford Classic Community 5K
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Bend

Bend, United States • 3 Oct 2026

Oxford Classic Community 5K

The 34th Annual OXFORD Classic includes a Community 5K held at Drake Park in Bend, Oregon on 10/03/2026. The Oxford Classic is a long-running regional cross country meet that brings together teams from across the area for mid-season competition. For the first time, the event program includes a Community 5K that is open to the public and carries no registration fee.

The course follows a loop through Drake Park along the Deschutes River. Surfaces include a mix of grass and paved pathways. The route is flat and described as fast, with wide stretches intended to accommodate pack racing. The layout provides multiple areas for spectators to view the runners.

Location details list Drake Park at 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701. The Community 5K is presented alongside the larger Oxford Classic meet and shares the park setting and riverside loop used by the cross country competition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Oregon Bend

Race information

Registration

5 km

Community 5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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