Fall Foot Races

Fall Foot Races

Brought to you by Run Bend and CORK, the Fall Foot Races combine fresh new events, the Fall Foot Half and Fleet Foot 5k, with two of the oldest and most beloved races in Oregon, the Bigfoot 10k and the Littlefoot kids run. Together, these races provide a distance option for all runners/walkers, and the perfect beginning of a fall day in Central Oregon. Join us in October to celebrate fall in Central Oregon with a brand new race weekend experience!

FALL FOOT HALF

October 4th, 2026
START: 8:00am
Cascade Lakes Welcome Station (Century Drive)
The Fall Foot Half is fast, scenic, and is a great run (or walk) for experienced or first time half marathoners. The Half Marathon course will start at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Center and wind downhill on the paved bike path and connect to the Deschutes River Trail, cruise through the Old Mill, and loop around to First Street Rapids on the newly constructed pedestrian path, finishing off at Riverbend Park. With about 500 ft of elevation loss in the first half, and flat, scenic paths for the second, this course will be a new Bend favorite.

BIGFOOT 10K

October 4th, 2026
START: 9:00am
Cascade Lakes Welcome Station (Century Drive)
A runners fall right of passage, the Bigfoot race has been a staple on runners calendars since 1976, making it Bend’s oldest foot race. A fast “downhill” course from the outskirts of Bend down Century Drive into the heart of the Old Mill, Bigfoot has aided many a runner to a quick 10k PR. The course in its third year will start at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Center and wind downhill on the bike path and connect to the Deschutes River Trail finishing at Riverbend Park. This half pavement half smooth wide trail is a fun, fast and scenic course with nearly 500 ft of elevation loss. The Bigfoot 10k race is a fundraiser for the Bend-La Pine School Cross Country teams. All proceeds of the 10k race go straight to the cross country teams for travel, equipment, and other needs. To date the Bend Bigfoot 10k has donated over $50,000 to local programs.

FLEET FOOT 5K

October 6th, 2026
START: 9:30am
Riverbend Park
The Fleet Foot 5k race is a beautiful tour of the Old Mill and River Parks! This race is fast, scenic, and a great entry run for first time racers at the 5k distances. Starting and finishing at Riverbend Park, this event is runner/walker friendly and is a fun option for walkers or families looking to take on a challenge together. The course is centered around the Old Mill, with river, mountain, and historic mill site views that will help the miles fly by.

Location: 799 SW Columbia Street Bend OR US - 97702