Deschutes River 2019

Beautiful, community-driven trail right at the edge of town. There are few towns in the US as outdoor-focused as Bend, OR. Driving around, you’ll quickly lose count of the vehicles that appear to be going to, or returning from, a few days in the woods. For the great folks who live in Bend, they needn’t travel far to get outside. The Deschutes National Forest starts right at the edge of town and offers miles and miles of beautiful, accessible trail. In fact, the Deschutes River 50K and 25K start right where the city ends and the National Forest begins — still within a ten-minute drive of a gazillion breweries. The trails are a monument to the sense of community in Bend. While running the race, you’ll see runners, paddlers, walkers, hikers, bikers, horses, dogs — all enjoying the outdoors. Say hello and be sure to thank them for sharing their beautiful backyard!

Beautiful, community-driven trail right at the edge of town. There are few towns in the US as outdoor-focused as Bend, OR. Driving around, you’ll quickly lose count of the vehicles that appear to be going to, or returning from, a few days in the woods. For the great folks who live in Bend, they needn’t travel far to get outside. The Deschutes National Forest starts right at the edge of town and offers miles and miles of beautiful, accessible trail. In fact, the Deschutes River 50K and 25K start right where the city ends and the National Forest begins — still within a ten-minute drive of a gazillion breweries. The trails are a monument to the sense of community in Bend. While running the race, you’ll see runners, paddlers, walkers, hikers, bikers, horses, dogs — all enjoying the outdoors. Say hello and be sure to thank them for sharing their beautiful backyard!