Bend Dirt Fest July 11th, 2026
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What a day
Bend Dirt Fest Presented by Bicycle Accident Law & Matt Scarborough Trail Run Delivers Fast Times on Central Oregon Trails
The 2026 Bend Dirt Fest, presented by Bicycle Accident Law and Matt Scarborough, welcomed trail runners from across the Pacific Northwest to an unforgettable half-marathon featuring flowing singletrack, challenging climbs, and spectacular scenery in the Deschutes National Forest.
With ideal trail conditions and a competitive field, runners pushed the pace from the opening miles, producing outstanding performances across every age division including our overall results:
Overall Men's Results
🥇 John Peckham (Sisters, OR) — 1:19:54
🥈 Lane Inwards (Forest Grove, OR) — 1:26:15
🥉 Bryan Poole (Portland, OR) — 1:28:45
Overall Women's Results
🥇 Trisha Drobeck (Missoula, MT) — 1:42:17
🥈 Rivers Gross (Bend, OR) — 1:54:52
🥉 Ani Kasch (Bend, OR) — 1:57:38
Email us for your free entry for 1st and half price for 2nd in 2027
Congratulations to all of our trail runners for taking on one of Central Oregon's most scenic and rewarding courses. Whether chasing the podium, racing with friends, or simply enjoying a day on the trails, every finisher helped make the second Bend Dirt Fest another tremendous success.
A heartfelt thank you goes to our title sponsor, Bicycle Accident Law and Matt Scarborough, along with our volunteers, land managers, medical team, community partners, and sponsors, whose support makes events like Bend Dirt Fest possible. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year for another incredible weekend of mountain biking, gravel riding, and trail running in beautiful Bend, Oregon.
See you on the trails,
Mike and Andi Oregon Trail Runs
