FALL FOOT RACES
FALL FOOT RACES
New to the scene this year, CORK and Run Bend are partnering to put on a spectacular autumn event! The Fall Foot Races combine fresh new events (Fall Foot Half and Fleet Foot 5k) with two of the oldest and most beloved races in Oregon (Bigfoot 10k and Little Foot kids run). Together, these races provide a distance option for all runners/walkers, and the perfect beginning of a fall day in Central Oregon. We hope you can join us!
All races will be held Sunday, October 6th, 2024
Fall Foot Half- 8:00 am
Bigfoot 10K- 9:00 am
Fleet Foot 5K- 9:30 am
Little Foot Kid’s Run - 10:30 am
2024 T-Shirts
Note: Registration between events will be hosted on two different platforms this year (Runsignup for Half and 5k, Ultrasignup for 10k) as we work towards an integrated registration platform in the future. The impact of these two different platforms means that registrations for a 10k and a 5k or a Half and a 10k will need to be separate transactions. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
T-shirts are available to add to your registration for $35. They are an awesome tech tee that you’ll want to wear on every run!
Fall Foot Half
October 6th, 2024
8:00am Cascade Lakes Welcome Station (Century Drive)
Fall Foot Half
New to the racing scene this year, the Fall Foot Half won't disappoint! This race 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.
Paired with the oldest footrace, the Bigfoot 10k, this new half distance will provide the perfect race complement and makings of an incredible fall weekend in Central Oregon.
Bigfoot 10k
October 6th, 2024
9:00am Cascade Lakes Welcome Station (Century Drive)
Bigfoot 10K
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
As Bend’s oldest foot race be sure to put this on your race calendar.
Please Note: 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, 2024
9:30am Riverbend Park
Fleet Foot 5k
New to the racing scene this year the Fleet Foot 5k race won't disappoint! 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.
Paired with the oldest footrace, the Bigfoot 10k, this new 5K race provides the perfect race complement and makings of an incredible fall weekend in Central Oregon.
Little Foot Kid’s Run
We have TWO options for races this year!
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at Pine Nursery Park, 3pm
This is a FREE race and is open to all kids in grades K – 5. The race will be held along a 500m loop. Day of registration is from 3:00-3:30pm
Grades K-1=1 lap. Grades 2-3=2 laps. Grades 4-5=3 laps
Sunday, October 6th, 2024 Riverbend Park, 10:30am
After the big kids run, it’s the little kids turn! Runners 10 years or younger are welcome to compete in our fun, FREE, mini-race. Runners will race around a 1/2 mile loop. Day of registration is from 10:00 to 10:30.
More Info
Parking, Registration and Packet Pickup
Parking:
Half Marathon and 10K: Please note that the half marathon and 10k are point-to-point races and do not start and finish at the same place. You will need to plan accordingly. If driving to the start of the 10k or half marathon, parking will be available at WorldMark Bend-Seventh Mountain Resort less than a half mile away.
Parking will NOT be permitted at the starting line in the Welcome Center lot. Drop off only please. We encourage running, biking, carpooling, parking at Seventh Mountain or getting dropped off at the start but if you are in need of a ride before or after the race, please let us know in advance and we may be able to accommodate you.
5K: For those running the 5k or kids run, parking will be available near River Bend Park or the Old Mill District
Packet Pickup & In-person Registration: Footzone, Saturday Oct 5, 2024 from 2-5pm
On Race day, bibs will be at the starting line for pickup but we strongly recommend picking up on Saturday at Footzone to make race morning run smoothly.
Volunteering: We will need volunteer help at aid stations and finish line. You can find the job descriptions at THIS LINK so that you can pick a time slot and position that works best for you. Thank you for your help. We couldn’t pull this off without the help of volunteers!