River Falls 5K/10K
River Falls 5K/10K is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Bend, OR.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (8 days to go)
- Location
- 799 SW Columbia St., Bend, OR
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
et in the heart of Bend, the River Falls 10K and 5K takes runners along the iconic Deschutes River Trail through some of the most scenic stretches of Central Oregon. This is the first trail race to utilize the Central Oregon Historic Canal Trail while also connecting the west and east sides of the river, creating a fun and dynamic course experience from start to finish.
Both races begin and end at Riverbend Park, cruising along the wider, flowing trail on the west side before crossing the footbridge roughly 1.5 miles upstream. The 10K continues onto the Central Oregon Historic Canal Trail, featuring fast, runnable terrain before reconnecting with the east side trail, where runners will encounter narrower, rockier sections along the river.
Make the most of the long weekend - run, cheer, and float the river after!
Events
Weather
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
79°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
7%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bend, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
From Endurance Grid
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River Falls 5K/10K
Sep 5, 2026