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Bend Dirt Fest
Bend Oregon trails, beer, community
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$2,500 Donation Goal
About
The Bend Dirt Fest is a one-of-a-kind multi-discipline event designed for endurance athletes of all levels. Held in the stunning outdoor playground of Bend, Oregon, this festival brings together a trail run, gravel race, and mountain bike race for a full weekend of adventure, competition, and community.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Bend, Oregon, the courses take you through a mix of scenic singletrack, rugged gravel roads, and flowy trails. Each event showcases the area’s natural beauty, with varying levels of terrain to keep things exciting for all skill levels.
Race Options for All Athletes
Participants can go solo or, as part of a team, making the Bend Dirt Fest perfect for both personal challenges and shared experiences. Whether you're tackling the trails alone or teaming up with friends, all riders are scored as SOLO participants with the added bonus of signing up as a team for a built-in discount. However you slice it, Bend, Oregon and the Bend Dirt Fest has a format for you:
Team Divisions:
For those who thrive on collaboration, Bend Dirt Fest offers team options where combined times determine rankings. Both 2-person and 3-person Team formats encourage camaraderie while testing your endurance for Open, Masters, and Mixed teams.
Solo Divisions:
Take on either the Half Marathon Trail Run or the 54-Mile Gravel Grinder as a solo competitor. With Open and Masters age groups available, solo racers will be ranked by individual times within their division against all members of Teams. Please note MTB participation requires a Team of 2 or 3 due to trail capacity limits.
Pricing schedule
- Registration Opens: March 30, 2025
- Early Pricing Ends: May 15, 2025
- Registration Closes: July 9, 2025, at 12 PM
Early Pricing (through May 15, 2025):
- Solo Entry Fee (Men's and Women's): $115.00 per person (Gravel), $105.00 per person (Run)
- 2-Person Team Entry Fee: $103.50 per person
- 3-Person Team Entry Fee: $97.75 per person
Register
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95 Spots left|Registration Closes July 9, 2025Bend Dirt Fest: 3-person Trail Run/Gravel Grinder/MTB Race$293.25Saturday, July 12, 2025Your team is doing all three! Our team divisions bring a fun and competitive aspect to the Bend Dirt Fest and highlight the culture of endurance sports in Bend, Oregon, with ranking based on combined cumulative time for both participants competing on the course simultaneously. Bring your neighbor or friend from around the country and meet in Bend for this exciting team event. See website for team divisions for your Trail Run/Gravel Grinder/MTB Race and remember all participants are scored as SOLO as well. Open team of three "Any Gender" to mix it up. Check webpage for team division categories. Age is of 12/31 of current year.
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100 Spots left|Registration Closes July 9, 2025Bend Dirt Fest: 2-person Trail Run/Gravel Grinder/MTB Race$207Saturday, July 12, 2025Pick two disiplines: Our team divisions bring a fun and competitive aspect to the Bend Dirt Fest and highlight the culture of endurance sports in Bend, Oregon, with ranking based on combined cumulative time for both participants competing on the course simultaneously. Bring your neighbor or friend from around the country and meet in Bend for this exciting team event. See website for team divisions for your Trail Run/Gravel Grinder/MTB Race and remember all participants are scored as SOLO as well for this 2-person challenge Open team of two "Any Gender" to mix it up. Check webpage for team division categories. Age is of 12/31 of current year.
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250 Spots left|Registration Closes July 9, 2025Half-marathon Trail Run: Solo - Women'sUpcoming Price Increase$105Saturday, July 12, 2025With both Open and Masters age groups available, you can challenge yourself in your preferred race without the team component. Solo competitors will be competing for the best individual time in their age group category: All participants will receive a custom finisher award, plus all divisions will have age group awards three deep. Divisions: Open, Masters 10 Year age groups. See website for team divisions for your Trail Run/Gravel Grinder/MTB Race if later you decide to create a team we can do this at any point.
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250 Spots left|Registration Closes July 9, 2025Half-marathon Trail Run: Solo - Men'sUpcoming Price Increase$105Saturday, July 12, 2025With both Open and Masters age groups available, you can challenge yourself in your preferred race without the team component. Solo competitors will be competing for the best individual time in their age group category: All participants will receive a custom finisher award, plus all divisions will have age group awards three deep. Divisions: Open, Masters. 10 year age groups. See website for team divisions for your Trail Run/Gravel Grinder/MTB Race if later you decide to create a team we can do this at any point.
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250 Spots left|Registration Closes July 9, 2025Gravel Grinder: Solo - Women'sUpcoming Price Increase$115Saturday, July 12, 2025With both Open and Masters age groups available, you can challenge yourself in your preferred race without the team component. Solo competitors will be competing for the best individual time in their age group category: All participants will receive a custom finisher award, plus all divisions will have age group awards three deep. Divisions: Open, Masters. 10 Year age groups See website for team divisions for your Trail Run/Gravel Grinder/MTB Race if later you decide to create a team we can do this at any point.
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250 Spots left|Registration Closes July 9, 2025Gravel Grinder: Solo - Men'sUpcoming Price Increase$115Saturday, July 12, 2025With both Open and Masters age groups available, you can challenge yourself in your preferred race without the team component. Solo competitors will be competing for the best individual time in their age group category: All participants will receive a custom finisher award, plus all divisions will have age group awards three deep. Divisions: Open, Masters and 10 year age groups See website for team divisions for your Trail Run/Gravel Grinder/MTB Race if later you decide to create a team we can do this at any point.
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24 Spots left|Registration Closes July 9, 2025MTB Race MenUpcoming Price Increase$115Saturday, July 12, 2025With both Open and Masters age groups available, you can challenge yourself in your preferred race without the team component . Solo competitors will be competing for the best individual time in their age group category: All participants will receive a custom finisher award, plus all divisions will have age group awards three deep. Divisions: Open, Masters. 10 Year age groups See website for team divisions for your Trail Run/Gravel Grinder/MTB Race if later you decide to create a team we can do this at any point. Only 25 SOLO spots exist for Men and Women
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25 Spots left|Registration Closes July 9, 2025MTB Race WomenUpcoming Price Increase$115Saturday, July 12, 2025With both Open and Masters age groups available, you can challenge yourself in your preferred race without the team component . Solo competitors will be competing for the best individual time in their age group category: All participants will receive a custom finisher award, plus all divisions will have age group awards three deep. Divisions: Open, Masters. 10 Year age groups See website for team divisions for your Trail Run/Gravel Grinder/MTB Race if later you decide to create a team we can do this at any point. Only 25 SOLO spots exist for Men and Women
Donate
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Donate to Central Oregon Trail Alliance100% of every penny you contribute will support the Central Oregon Trail Alliance and the local trails
Course Maps
Event Location
Bend, OregonSponsors
Gravel
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Do you have a Club Team Name? One that you use at all events
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Do you have a Club Team Name? One that you use at all events
Trail Run
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Do you have a Club Team Name? One that you use at all events
Start List
Name
Team
Bib
Registered
Location
What Discipline are you participating in?
Neal Osotio
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Men
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Bend Dirt Fest: 3...
Moon Boat Fate
Apr 01, 2025
Bend
Mountain Biking
Samuel Medrano
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Men
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Bend Dirt Fest: 3...
Moon Boat Fate
Apr 01, 2025
Bend
Gravel Cycling
Ben Weber
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Men
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Bend Dirt Fest: 3...
Moon Boat Fate
Apr 01, 2025
Bend
Trail Running
Matthew Martel
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Men
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MTB Race Men
9002
Mar 31, 2025
Portland
Mountain Biking
Michael Ripley
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Men
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Bend Dirt Fest: 3...
Mudslinger Crew
9001
Mar 31, 2025
Monroe
Gravel Cycling
Volunteer
Please stay on the lookout for additional correspondents prior to the event. Thank you to all for making this event happen!
Monday, July 07, 2025
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
Friday, July 11, 2025
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Venue Setup
Friday, July 11, 2025
8:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
Please arrive at the Atheltic Club of Bend, wear close-toed shoes, a pair of gloves, and dress for the weather. Generally, the mornings are cold and the afternoons are warm. Please connect with Mike Ripley or Andi Ripley when you arrive.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
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Packet Pickup Day of Event
Saturday, July 12, 2025
6:00 AM
- 8:00 AM
Meet at the Athletic Club of Bend. Hand out event swag, race plates, timing chips, and answer any remaining questions.
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Venue Setup
Saturday, July 12, 2025
6:00 AM
- 8:00 AM
Please arrive at the Atheltic Club of Bend, wear close-toed shoes, a pair of gloves, and dress for the weather. Generally, the mornings are cold and the afternoons are warm. Please connect with Mike Ripley or Andi Ripley when you arrive.
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BDF Run Aid Station Rim Rock
Saturday, July 12, 2025
7:00 AM
- 12:15 PM
Assist at the Rim Rock Trail area for a double pass for the half marathon. This will be busy aid station and is a high traffic user area fior locals. Meet at the Athletic Club of Bend and dree for the weather, cool mornings and warm afternoons.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48571133
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Sweep Runners
Saturday, July 12, 2025
7:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
Begin from Bend Athletic Club. Follow the last runners along the route. Pick up your sweep runner bib and gear at the volunteer meeting during the week of the event.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48571133
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Sweep Riders Gravel Course
Saturday, July 12, 2025
7:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
Sweep the gravel ride from the Athletic Club of Bend!
After the first 10 miles half the gravel sweeps can jump ahead and alert the aid stations as to how many riders are still coming. 2 aid stations and tons of fun.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48876528
Pick up your sweep rider plate and gear at the volunteer meeting during the week of the event or before the event at Packet Pickup
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Sweep Riders MTB Course
Saturday, July 12, 2025
7:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
Meet at Bend Athletic Club. Sweep and follow the final riders in the MTB event. Some of you will sweep ahead, while the final three will clear course for Leave No Trace ethics, please pick up any trash that you see. Dress for the weather, cool mornings and warm afternoons. Pick up your sweep rider plate and event swag at the volunteer meeting the week of the event or before the event at Packet Pickup. This is 29 miles of Bend Dirt Fest fun!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48823032
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Aid 1 MTB/ Aid 2 Gravel
Saturday, July 12, 2025
7:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
Meet at the Bend Athletic Club and please carpool. Aid Station location is on Forest Service Road 4614 and the Tiddly Winks Trail. This is will be a busy aid station.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48876528
Dress for cool mornings and warm afternoons and bring your stoke!
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Aid 1 Gravel Course
Saturday, July 12, 2025
7:30 AM
- 10:30 AM
Meet at Bend Athletic Club to carpool and get supplies. Location of Aid Station is off of Foresrt Service Road 45 near Edison Butte. This is the Sunriver Cutoff from Cascade Lakes Hwy. It takes approximately 30 minutes to drive to this aid station. Please see the Ride With GPS map and talk to your aid captain the morning of. Dress for cool mornings and warm afternoons.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48823032
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Final Sweep Runners/ Course Clean
Saturday, July 12, 2025
8:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Drive and meet up at Aid Station 1 for the Run and assist. Once runners are through, follow runners pulling all markings with two runners, while the other three can stay 30 yards back from the final participants back to Rimrock trailhead.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48571133
Pick up your sweep runner bib the week of the event at the volunteer meeting or before the event at Packet Pickup
Thank you
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Timing Chip Collection
Saturday, July 12, 2025
8:45 AM
- 11:00 AM
This timing chip collection point is at the Venue, the Athletic Club of Bend, please connect with Andi Ripley or Maria with E8 timing for instructions. Dress for the weather as this is an outdoor venue, the afternoons are generally warm and sunny.
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Aid 1 Gravel Course
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10:30 AM
- 1:30 PM
Meet at Bend Athletic Club to carpool and get supplies. Location of Aid Station is off of Foresrt Service Road 45 near Edison Butte. This is the Sunriver Cutoff from Cascade Lakes Hwy. It takes approximately 30 minutes to drive to this aid station. Please see the Ride With GPS map and talk to your aid captain the morning of. Dress for cool mornings and warm afternoons.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48823032
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Timing Chip Collection
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10:45 AM
- 1:00 PM
This timing chip collection point is at the Venue, the Athletic Club of Bend, please connect with Andi Ripley or Maria with E8 timing for instructions. Dress for the weather as this is an outdoor venue, the afternoons are generally warm and sunny.
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Timing Chip Collection
Saturday, July 12, 2025
12:45 PM
- 3:00 PM
This timing chip collection point is at the Venue, the Athletic Club of Bend, please connect with Andi Ripley or Maria with E8 timing for instructions. Dress for the weather as this is an outdoor venue, the afternoons are generally warm and sunny.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
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Final Course Stewardship
Sunday, July 13, 2025
9:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
What weekend! Now it's time to look for any garbage or leftover markings. Also, we will be starting the process of setting a course for next weekend's17th annual High Cascades 100 with marking 30 miles of trails and intersections.
Details TBD, likely meet up at Wanoga Snow park
Thank you!!
