OXFORD Classic Community 5k
OXFORD Classic Community 5k is a running race on October 2, 2027 in Bend, OR.
- Date
- October 2, 2027 (346 days to go)
- Location
- 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 36th Annual Oxford Classic.
Since 1992, one of Central Oregon's longest-running and most competitive cross country meets. Alongside the high school races, our Community 5K is open to everyone, any age and any pace.
The course loops through Drake Park along the Deschutes River, grass and pavement. Flat and fast, wide enough to run in a pack, with plenty of room to cheer.
Saturday, October 3, 2026. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701. Community 5K at 12:40 PM.
High school and middle school teams: enter on athletic.net, each in their own division.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
9%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bend, 2 mi from the venue.
About Bend, OR
City Elevation
3,879 ft
Nearest Airport
RDM
Roberts Field · 19 mi
Major Hub
PDX
Portland International Airport · 124 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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346
Days to train
- Race
- OXFORD Classic Community 5k
- Date
- October 2, 2027
- Location
- 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR
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OXFORD Classic Community 5k
Oct 2, 2027