Bend Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, variable winds ahead
Runners will face a chilly start at 33°F, gradually warming to 49°F by the finish. Winds will shift from a headwind to a tailwind throughout the race, peaking at 11 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. Runners should be cautious during the first mile and the climbs at miles 6-7 and 15-19, adjusting their effort accordingly, especially in the tougher headwind segments.
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Race Info
The Bend Marathon starts and finishes in the Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon, with marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances held on the same morning. The marathon course is USATF-certified and qualifies for the Boston Marathon. The route passes through West Bend neighborhood parks, ponderosa pine forest, and along the Deschutes River. Roughly 2,000 runners typically participate, most traveling from the Pacific Northwest and California. Source
