Dirty Half Marathon
Bend's Dirty Half Marathon offers a challenging, scenic trail run through forests with mountain views.
Race Date
Jun 6, 2026
Location
Bend, OR
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Location
- Bend, Oregon
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 9,328
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Central Oregon's longest-running half marathon, the Dirty Half, has been a fixture since 2003, now celebrating its 18th edition. This race promises "13.1 miles of trail bliss," winding through tranquil forests that periodically open up to sweeping mountain vistas. The course is a true test, featuring approximately 1000 feet of vertical gain and loss, making it a challenging quad burner.
Runners typically hail from around 19 states, with about 22% returning year after year, testament to its enduring appeal. While the median field size has been around 449 finishers, the recent trend shows a shrinking field. The typical winning time hovers near 77 minutes, indicating a competitive field that still welcomes the challenge of this demanding, yet rewarding, trail experience.
Race-provided description
Touted as Central Oregon’s oldest half marathon, the FootZone Dirty Half Marathon turns 24 in 2025. The planned celebration is sure to be as unforgettable as your own milestone birthday party (though likely with more running).
With “13.1 miles of trail bliss,” the out-and-back course includes 1009 feet of vertical gain and 998 feet of vertical loss for one challenging quad burner of a race. The effort is well worth it, though, for the tranquil forest experience that periodically gives way to sweeping mountain views.
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Forest, Mountain
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Hilly
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Course Map
2 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Solid Pick4919 years running
~332 finishers a year
shrinking
0% returning runners
2 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 10 states
winner 1:23:35
typical high 73°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
51%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 9,328 finishers actually crossed the line across 19 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
9,328
Median time
2:12:21
Latest turnout
263
States
34
Turnout by year
2014–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Dirty Half Marathon?
The Dirty Half Marathon is held on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Where does the Dirty Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Bend, Oregon.
What distances does the Dirty Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Dirty Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Dirty Half Marathon is a hilly, out & back course.
How many people run the Dirty Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 9,328 runners who have completed the Dirty Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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