Upcoming events.
Thursday Evening Run
6pm
Saturday Coffee House Runs
8am May to September
9am October to April
Every Sunday at 8am
12-20 mile long run
CORK hosts several weekly runs throughout the year plus special events on a rotating basis. We love to see our running community and it’s always more fun running with a group. Plus, you’ll often find us mawing pastries or downing a cold beer after our group runs. Come hang out with us.
Below is a list of our runs but always check our calendar for the most up to date information. Our runs are open to EVERYONE! You don’t need to be a member to run with us. Come check us out!
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CORK Weekly Runs:
Thursday Evening Run - 6pm. Meet for a casual 3-5 mile run on road/trail. Join us at Lifty’s Bar and Grill from May to September and Crosscut Warming Hut from October to April.
Saturday Coffee House Runs - Meet for a morning run on road/trail. Join us at Thump Coffee in The Grove at 8:00am from May to September and at 9:00 am from October to April.
Sunday Long Run - Meet for a 12-20 mile long run! Join us every Sunday at 8am.
CORK Yearly Events:
Bigfoot 10k and Fall Foot Races - Our biggest event of the year is our annual Bigfoot 10k Race that happens every October. It’s the longest running foot race in Central Oregon and features a scenic, fast downhill course. Find more info here.
CORK New Years Day Run - Alway a fun event on the calendar. We get to ring in the new year with a run and fun get together on the first day of the new year. Stay tuned for location.
CORK Monthly Runs:
Dirt and Donuts - Second Sunday of May, June, July, Aug, Sept. Come on out and join us for donuts after a short trail run. See the events calendar below for times and locations.
Hot Chocolate Runs - When the weather turns cold, it’s time for a hot drink after your runs. Join us the second Sunday in Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, and March for coffee and hot chocolate and donuts after your run. We meet at the Commons Plaza downtown. See the events calendar below for times and locations.
Mom Squad - We meet on the third Sunday each month and welcome moms of all running levels. Connect, share, and run with us! Whether you're expecting or a seasoned mom, it's all about fitness and fun. See you at our next meetup!
Spotlight Races - Each month CORK will pick a local race to support that is fun, has good community, and helps support our local running clubs. CORK members get discounts and/or VIP treatment at our spotlight races. Discount codes are located on a password protected page on our website. Email CORK if you haven’t gotten your password!
Footzone Weekly Runs:
Tuesday Performance Group - 5:30pm email max at footzonebend dot com
Or check out one of the weekly FootZone runs at www.footzonebend.com/events
Other Running Area Running Clubs:
RORK - Redmond Oregon Running Klub
PORK - Prineville Oregon Running Klub
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FootZone Local and Regional Race Calendar
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Littlefoot Program
This is our running program for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade and will be jam packed full of games and fun.
This program is $30 per child and meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for 6 weeks at Drake Park.
Click HERE to register!
Sunday Long Run
Join us every Sunday at 8am. We typically have a 12-13 mile course and a 16-20 mile course. All paces welcome.
Locations vary so join the conversation on our Google Group page
Mom Squad
👟👶 Join the CORK Mom Squad!
We meet on the third Sunday each month and welcome moms of all running levels. Connect, share, and run with us! Whether you're expecting or a seasoned mom, it's all about fitness and fun. See you at our next meetup!
#CORKMomSquad
Tuesday Performance Group
Boost your speed, fitness, and efficiency with Footzone. ALL abilities are welcome at this interval-based workout. Come join the fun!
Locations vary. For more info, and to get on the weekly mailing list, email max@footzonebend.com.
CORK Youth Track and Field
The CORK Youth Track program is for grades 3-8 and does not require experience to join. Our goal is for kids to have fun, learn about track and field, and how to train properly. All practices and meets are optional.
Practices will be held at Cascade Middle School. The program will start May 20th. Practices will be held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:15-5:30pm. The program will run through July 8th and there will be an opportunity to participate in several meets.
Click HERE to register!
Thursday Fun Runs
Meet at Lifty’s Bar and Grill for an evening social run at 6pm every Thursday! 🍻🍔
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-thursday-run
Central Oregon Big Butte Challenge
Explore Central Oregon one epic butte at a time with a self-paced summer challenge featuring 9+ scenic hikes and the best local brews around.
Saturday Coffee Run
Join us at Thump Coffee at The Grove at 8 AM for an easy run on road or trail.
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-saturday-run
Cline Buttes 3/6/12hr, Last Person Standing, & 5k Event
This race will involve a 3 mile loop-style course where runners will repeat the loop as many times to their liking in their time-duration event. Don't be fooled though, the loop will consist of a .5mi climb of 800 feet to the top of Cline Butte and a cruisey downhill thereafter and repeat again.
Sunday Long Run
Join us every Sunday at 8am. We typically have a 12-13 mile course and a 16-20 mile course. All paces welcome.
Locations vary so join the conversation on our Google Group page
Tuesday Performance Group
Boost your speed, fitness, and efficiency with Footzone. ALL abilities are welcome at this interval-based workout. Come join the fun!
Locations vary. For more info, and to get on the weekly mailing list, email max@footzonebend.com.
Thursday Fun Runs
Meet at Lifty’s Bar and Grill for an evening social run at 6pm every Thursday! 🍻🍔
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-thursday-run
Smith Rock Classic
Welcome to the Smith Rock Classic! Join us for our springtime 50 mile, 50K, and 10 mile races that showcase the beauty of Smith Rock State Park.
Saturday Coffee Run
Join us at Thump Coffee at The Grove at 8 AM for an easy run on road or trail.
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-saturday-run
Sunday Long Run
Join us every Sunday at 8am. We typically have a 12-13 mile course and a 16-20 mile course. All paces welcome.
Locations vary so join the conversation on our Google Group page
Tuesday Performance Group
Boost your speed, fitness, and efficiency with Footzone. ALL abilities are welcome at this interval-based workout. Come join the fun!
Locations vary. For more info, and to get on the weekly mailing list, email max@footzonebend.com.
Thursday Fun Runs
Meet at Lifty’s Bar and Grill for an evening social run at 6pm every Thursday! 🍻🍔
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-thursday-run
FootZone Dirty Half
This is a SPOTLIGHT RACE! CORK members may get discounts and/or VIP treatment at our spotlight races. Discount codes are located on a password protected page on our website. Email CORK if you haven’t gotten your password!
Register for this fun local race here: Dirty Half
Saturday Coffee Run
Join us at Thump Coffee at The Grove at 8 AM for an easy run on road or trail.
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-saturday-run
Sunday Long Run
Join us every Sunday at 8am. We typically have a 12-13 mile course and a 16-20 mile course. All paces welcome.
Locations vary so join the conversation on our Google Group page
Tuesday Performance Group
Boost your speed, fitness, and efficiency with Footzone. ALL abilities are welcome at this interval-based workout. Come join the fun!
Locations vary. For more info, and to get on the weekly mailing list, email max@footzonebend.com.
Thursday Fun Runs
Meet at Lifty’s Bar and Grill for an evening social run at 6pm every Thursday! 🍻🍔
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-thursday-run
Saturday Coffee Run
Join us at Thump Coffee at The Grove at 8 AM for an easy run on road or trail.
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-saturday-run
Sunday Long Run
Join us every Sunday at 8am. We typically have a 12-13 mile course and a 16-20 mile course. All paces welcome.
Locations vary so join the conversation on our Google Group page
CORK Dirt and Doughnuts
Join CORK on the second Sunday of the month from May to August for a Dirt and Doughnuts trail run!
Enjoy coffee, doughnuts, and a fantastic run at a trailhead! Click for more details on this months run!
Tuesday Performance Group
Boost your speed, fitness, and efficiency with Footzone. ALL abilities are welcome at this interval-based workout. Come join the fun!
Locations vary. For more info, and to get on the weekly mailing list, email max@footzonebend.com.
Thursday Fun Runs Bend Trail Series Edition!
This is a SPOTLIGHT RACE! CORK members may get discounts and/or VIP treatment at our spotlight races. Discount codes are located on a password protected page on our website. Email CORK if you haven’t gotten your password!
Come join for the vibes and community in this fun local race series! This takes the place of our normal Thursday Night Run!
Maps are posted for each route the Monday before each race on this site’s Route page and on the Facebook page.
Thursday Fun Runs
Tonight is a “No-Host Run!” Run at Lifty’s on your own or join us for Go Beyond’s Trail Series as our May Spotlight Race!
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-thursday-run
Saturday Coffee Run
Join us at Thump Coffee at The Grove at 8 AM for an easy run on road or trail.
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-saturday-run
Sunday Long Run
Join us every Sunday at 8am. We typically have a 12-13 mile course and a 16-20 mile course. All paces welcome.
Locations vary so join the conversation on our Google Group page
Bend Classic Mile
This is a SPOTLIGHT RACE! CORK members may get discounts and/or VIP treatment at our spotlight races. Discount codes are located on a password protected page on our website. Email CORK if you haven’t gotten your password!
The Bend Classic Mile hosted by Footzone is back and we are super excited for this fast and flat closed street mile. Challenge a friend, or work team, train for a personal best or simply come on out and have some downtown fun with us!
Register early as spaces are limited and we think you'll have a blast. More details here!
Tuesday Performance Group
Boost your speed, fitness, and efficiency with Footzone. ALL abilities are welcome at this interval-based workout. Come join the fun!
Locations vary. For more info, and to get on the weekly mailing list, email max@footzonebend.com.
Thursday Fun Runs
Meet at Lifty’s Bar and Grill for an evening social run at 6pm every Thursday! 🍻🍔
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-thursday-run
Saturday Coffee Run
Join us at Thump Coffee at The Grove at 8 AM for an easy run on road or trail.
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-saturday-run
Sunday Long Run
Join us every Sunday at 8am. We typically have a 12-13 mile course and a 16-20 mile course. All paces welcome.
Locations vary so join the conversation on our Google Group page
Tuesday Performance Group
Boost your speed, fitness, and efficiency with Footzone. ALL abilities are welcome at this interval-based workout. Come join the fun!
Locations vary. For more info, and to get on the weekly mailing list, email max@footzonebend.com.
Thursday Fun Runs Bend Trail Series Edition!
Awards Party – right after tonight’s race!
This is a SPOTLIGHT RACE! CORK members may get discounts and/or VIP treatment at our spotlight races. Discount codes are located on a password protected page on our website. Email CORK if you haven’t gotten your password!
Come join for the vibes and community in this fun local race series! This will take the place of our normal Thursday Night Run
Maps are posted for each route the Monday before each race on this site’s Route page and on the Facebook page.
Crush Cancer Fundraiser
"Crush Cancer" is a family-friendly event with 5k, 10k & Half-Marathon trails in the Terrebonne area hosted by Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards.
Saturday Coffee Run
Join us at Thump Coffee at The Grove at 8 AM for an easy run on road or trail.
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-saturday-run
Thursday Fun Runs
Meet at Lifty’s Bar and Grill for an evening social run at 6pm every Thursday! 🍻🍔
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-thursday-run
CORK Board Meeting
Want to know what's going on with your running club? Join us for our monthly board meetings! Our meetings are held on the Second Tuesday of the month at 7pm.
email centraloregonrunningklub@gmail.com for address
Tuesday Performance Group
Boost your speed, fitness, and efficiency with Footzone. ALL abilities are welcome at this interval-based workout. Come join the fun!
Locations vary. For more info, and to get on the weekly mailing list, email max@footzonebend.com.
CORK Dirt and Doughnuts
Join CORK on the second Sunday of the month from May to August for a Dirt and Doughnuts trail run!
Enjoy coffee, doughnuts, and a fantastic run at a trailhead! Click for more details on this months run!
Sunday Long Run
Join us every Sunday at 8am. We typically have a 12-13 mile course and a 16-20 mile course. All paces welcome.
Locations vary so join the conversation on our Google Group page
Happy Girls Bend
Grab your bestie and take in the beauty of Central Oregon as you embark on your scenic journey.
Happy Girls is all about embracing each and every woman’s fitness level.
Saturday Coffee Run
Join us at Thump Coffee at The Grove at 8 AM for an easy run on road or trail.
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-saturday-run
Thursday Fun Runs
Tonight is a “No-Host Run!” Run at Lifty’s on your own or join us for Go Beyond’s Trail Series as our May Spotlight Race!
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-thursday-run
Thursday Fun Runs Bend Trail Series Edition!
This is a SPOTLIGHT RACE! CORK members may get discounts and/or VIP treatment at our spotlight races. Discount codes are located on a password protected page on our website. Email CORK if you haven’t gotten your password!
Come join for the vibes and community in this fun local race series! This will take the place of our normal Thursday Night Run
Maps are posted for each route the Monday before each race on this site’s Route page and on the Facebook page.
COCC Jungle Run
The 30th Annual COCC Jungle Run/Walk features a 4-mile or 2-mile trail course with single-track trails, mud bogs, steep climbs, and obstacles.
Tuesday Performance Group
Boost your speed, fitness, and efficiency with Footzone. ALL abilities are welcome at this interval-based workout. Come join the fun!
Locations vary. For more info, and to get on the weekly mailing list, email max@footzonebend.com.
Sunday Long Run
Join us every Sunday at 8am. We typically have a 12-13 mile course and a 16-20 mile course. All paces welcome.
Locations vary so join the conversation on our Google Group page
Sisters Country
Welcome to Sisters Country! Spring 50K and Half Marathon trail races in beautiful Sisters Oregon. Both courses start and finish at Village Green Park in the heart of Sisters. This will be a fun day of trail racing as we gear up for race season!
Prineville Hotshot Memorial Run
The Prineville Hotshot Memorial Run is annual 5k Run/Walk, 10k Run, and Kids Fun Run in honor of the firefighters lost to the South Canyon Fire of 1994. All proceeds from the event go to directly support the mission and work of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation as they help families of firefighters killed in the line of duty and to assist injured firefighters and their families.
Run for Recovery
Come walk or run at the Fun Run for Recovery, a community event supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders across Central Oregon.
Dirty Half Preview Run
Footzone is hosting a Dirty Half Preview Run! Meet at Phil’s Trailhead (main lot — look for the HOKA tent) at 8am.
This will take the place of our normal Saturday Run!!
Saturday Coffee Run
Join us for the Footzone Dirty Half Preview Run!
Meet at Phil’s Trailhead (main lot — look for the HOKA tent) at 8am.
Bend Beer Chase
Sip Central Oregon, one mile at a time
The Bend Beer Chase is a six-person running relay spanning approximately 57 miles over one epic day.
Thursday Fun Runs
Meet at Crosscut Warming Hut for an evening social run at 6pm every Thursday! 🍻🍔
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-thursday-run
Tuesday Performance Group
Boost your speed, fitness, and efficiency with Footzone. ALL abilities are welcome at this interval-based workout. Come join the fun!
Locations vary. For more info, and to get on the weekly mailing list, email max@footzonebend.com.
Sunday Long Run
Join us every Sunday at 8am. We typically have a 12-13 mile course and a 16-20 mile course. All paces welcome.
Locations vary so join the conversation on our Google Group page
Saturday Coffee Run
Join us at Thump Coffee at The Grove at 9 AM for an easy run on road or trail.
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-saturday-run
Run for the Nations 5k
This is a family-friendly 5k run/walk hosted by Westside Church and Bold Ventures!
Thursday Fun Runs
Meet at Crosscut Warming Hut for an evening social run at 6pm every Thursday! 🍻🍔
Join the conversation in our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/cork-thursday-run
Tuesday Performance Group
Boost your speed, fitness, and efficiency with Footzone. ALL abilities are welcome at this interval-based workout. Come join the fun!
Locations vary. For more info, and to get on the weekly mailing list, email max@footzonebend.com.
Mom Squad
👟👶 Join the CORK Mom Squad!
We meet on the third Sunday each month and welcome moms of all running levels. Connect, share, and run with us! Whether you're expecting or a seasoned mom, it's all about fitness and fun. See you at our next meetup!
#CORKMomSquad
Sunday Long Run
Join us every Sunday at 8am. We typically have a 12-13 mile course and a 16-20 mile course. All paces welcome.

