799 SW Columbia St, Bend OR
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
🏃♂️ Event Overview
Join us for the 38th annual Salmon Run which returns to Bend, Oregon on April 18, 2026.
- Distances: HALF MARATHON (13.1 miles), 10K, and 5K races.
- Course: All courses weave along the beautiful Deschutes River on trails and some pavement.
- Seasonal Event: Taking place in the spring, the Salmon Run is one of the first running events of the season.
- Weekend Fun: Make a weekend of it!
👶 Family Involvement
Bring the kids for the Little Fry Run too!
📏 Course Details
The Salmon Run course takes runners along the beautiful and picturesque Deschutes River.
- Half Marathon: 75% paved sidewalks and 25% trail.
- 10K Course: 80% paved sidewalks and 20% trail.
- 5K Course: 65% paved sidewalks and 35% trail.
- Marking: All courses will be marked with a combination of mile markers and directional arrows.
🎉 Finish Line Festivities
Enjoy a post-race party with delicious food and beverages (beer!) and music.
- Gift Bags: We’ve got gift bags for participants.
- Awards: Awards for the top three male and female finishers in both open and master’s categories!
- Ribbons: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place ribbons for top age-group finishers.
🅿️ Parking for Race Day
There is limited parking at Riverbend Park on race day. We highly recommend carpooling.
- Parking Attendants: Parking attendants will direct you as you arrive.
- City Streets: Additional parking is available on City streets.
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