The 7th Annual Heroes On The Run

7th Annual Heroes on the Run
Presented by Subaru of Bend

Street Dog Hero’s biggest community event of the year is back.

Heroes on the Run is part of Heroes & Hounds — a full-day celebration in Bend’s Old Mill District featuring our 5K, 10K, and Kids Mini-Run in the morning, followed by the Hungry Hound Doggolympics, food, drinks, vendors, and adoptable dogs in the afternoon.

Run in the morning. Stay for the fun. Help dogs around the world and right here at home.

Every registration fuels rescue, medical care, and spay/neuter clinics around the world and right here at home. 

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The Run

Choose your distance: 5K, 10K, or Kids Mini-Run.

Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome — bring your PAWticipant.

Both races are professionally timed, running along the Deschutes River on a mix of pavement and compacted gravel with minimal elevation gain. The 5K is stroller-friendly throughout, while the 10K extends south of the Bill Healy Bridge onto a more natural, narrower stretch of trail.

Every registered runner receives a custom finisher medal and complimentary beer (21+) to celebrate. Race shirts and pawticipant bandanas are available as optional add-ons during registration.

Top finishers head to our Prize Table to choose their own prizes! Gift cards, gear, local experiences, and more. Finish fast, get first pick.

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Stay for Doggolympics

After the race, enjoy a live frisbee show by JD Platt & The K9 Kings, followed by the Hungry Hound Doggolympics on the lawn at Greg’s Grill — featuring obstacle agility, high jump, 50-yard sprint, and a best trick competition.

Dogs can compete or just come hang out — sign your pup up to participate, or grab a drink and cheer them on. All friendly dogs are welcome.

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