Course Details

BEASTMAN SWIM – 800 meters – Swim in the pristine Deschutes River with Mt Bachelor as your backdrop.  This is a down river swim in the heart of Bend. Large buoys will mark the Swim in and Swim exit points. Kayakers will be positioned on the water to support the swimmers. Medical support will be present on the beach. WATER TEMPERATURE is expected to be between 60 – 65 degrees. The temperature will be taken on Friday and the morning of the race. Wetsuits are recommended.

BEASTMAN BIKE – This 58.70 Mile bike course will truly earn its “Beastman” title. The bike course will be marked with large directional signage and there will be course marshals at key intersections to help direct you. The out & back course begins in Riverbend Park, cyclists follow Century Drive to the Cascade Lakes Scenic Highway. Upon leaving city limits cyclists gear up for a gradual 14 mile (2000’ Feet) ascend of Mt Bachelor passing the Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort and Devils Lake on their way to the turn- around point at 29.35 miles. After completing the turn-around, cyclists follow the route back up Mt Bachelor, once reaching the top elevation of 6,419 feet cyclists will make the exhilarating descent back to the finish line at Riverbend Park. The total elevation gain is 4,592’ feet.

BEASTMAN RUN – 13.1 miles – A mostly flat loop course on widely paved bike paths that traverse next to the beautiful Deschutes River

BEASTMAN DUATHLON – Athletes will not complete the swim portion. They will start their race with a 5k run followed by 58.70 mile bike ride and then a 13.1 mile run to the finish.

BEASTMAN AQUABIKE – Athletes will complete the above Swim and Bike courses. After they cross the last bike timing mat coming into the Transition Area, their race is over. We ask all AquaBike athletes to make their way to the finish line race chute to go across the finish line so we can announce their finish and award them their finisher’s medal.

OLYMPIC SWIM – 800 meters – Swim in the pristine Deschutes River with Mt Bachelor as your backdrop.  This is a down river swim in the heart of Bend. Large buoys will mark the Swim in and Swim exit points. Kayakers will be positioned on the water to support the swimmers. Medical support will be present on the beach. WATER TEMPERATURE is expected to be between 60 – 65 degrees. The temperature will be taken on Friday and the morning of the race. Wetsuits are recommended.

OLYMPIC BIKE – 25 miles – A scenic out & back course that travels over gently rolling hills. The bike course will be marked with large directional signage and course marshals will be present at key intersections. The out & back course travels through Bend and onto the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway.

OLYMPIC RUN – 10K – A mostly flat loop course on widely paved bike paths that traverse through and around this beautiful and scenic destination.

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SPRINT SWIM– 800 meters – Swim in the pristine Deschutes River with Mt Bachelor as your backdrop.  This is a down river swim in the heart of Bend. Large buoys will mark the Swim in and Swim exit points. Kayakers will be positioned on the water to support the swimmers. Medical support will be present on the beach. WATER TEMPERATURE is expected to be between 60 – 65 degrees. The temperature will be taken on Friday and the morning of the race. Wetsuits are recommended.

SPRINT BIKE – 12.5 Miles.  – A scenic out & back course that travels over gently rolling hills. The bike course will be marked with large directional signage and course marshals will be present at key intersections. The out & back course travels through Bend and onto the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway.

SPRINT RUN – 5K – A mostly flat loop course with a short out and back on widely paved bike paths that traverse through and around this beautiful and scenic destination.

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MARATHON/HALF MARATHON COURSE: Both events (26.2 & 13.1-miles) start at Riverbend Park. The course runs through parts of Bend, Oregon on wide, paved, very scenic bike paths. The paths are approximately 6 ft wide, perfectly paved and wind along the Deschutes River. Each course is primarily flat, with a minimal elevation gain to navigate on their way to a flat finish. This beautiful scenic course that will take you through meadows, past rivers, and beautifully landscaped golf greens and summer homes. All events start and finish in the Riverbend Park to the cheers of the enthusiastic crowd. Marathon runners will head out for a second time and defining the term “true grit.” Once finished, runners can enjoy the finish line festivities, including the Sports & Fitness Expo and live entertainment. Post-race refreshments will be provided and the Awards Ceremony for the Half-Marathon and Marathon will begin once the results have been certified for each event.

5K/10K COURSE: The 5K and 10K events start and finish in Riverbend Park. The paths are approximately 6 ft wide, perfectly paved and wind past the scenic Deschutes River. Each course is primarily flat, with a minimal elevation gain to navigate on their way to a flat finish. 

We’ve got to start them young! Our Kids Splash, Pedal & Dash events accomplish two things. First, we introduce our kiddos to running, multi-sport and a fun, active lifestyle and secondly, we teach our kids how to give back because 100% of the proceeds from their participation in these events supports Care for Kids, and serves approximately 2,000 kids under the age of 18 in the area between Bend and La Pine, Oregon. Funds raised support many children’s activities including: Healthy Beginnings free health screenings; New Generations low-income day care; enhanced science and math programs and field trips for the local K-8 public school; grants to offset “pay-to-play” activities fees for low-income kids to participate in school athletics; grants to local 4-H clubs, Boy Scouts, Lego Robotics competition, building bus stop shelters and providing scholarships for parenting classes. If you haven’t done so yet, register your Kids for these events and provide them incredible Pacific Crest racing memories too!

KIDS SPLASH PEDAL-N-DASH – ages 12 & under

Splash Pedal-n-Dash starts at Riverbend Park, starting at 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

It is a fun, short race with kids starting by a sort dip in the Deschutes River. Then they’re directed to the transition area to get their bikes and ride to the fast and flat bike course. They will enter the transition area and rack their bikes, and then they’re directed out to the run path along the Deschutes River and towards the finish line.

Splash Pedal-n-Dash finishes at Riverbend Park through the same Finish line that all the athletes will cross to the roar of the crowds making the kids feel super special as they receive their finisher’s medal!

Packet Pickup – Pickup your Child’s packet and/or register for the Kids races on Saturday from 12 PM – 4 PM at the PPU/Registration tent. Try not to leave this until the last minute because there’s a lot to get organized and you want this to be fun and stress-free for your child. We try to make this feel like a real event with body marking and bike & helmet stickers.

Bikes may be dropped off at the transition area 2 PM to 3:45 PM.

2 different age divisions

4:00 PM – Group 1: Age 6 & Under (Optional parents for children not ready to venture out on their own – just speak to a Race official)
4:30 PM – Group 2: Age 7 – 12

COURSE MAPS:

6 & UNDER BIKE

6 & UNDER RUN

7 & ABOVE BIKE

7 & ABOVE RUN

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