The Bend Beer Chase is a one-day six-person running relay of approximately 50 miles, consisting of 12 legs of varying distance (4-8miles per leg). The course starts from Bend, travels to Redmond, to Sisters and back to finish in Bend. On a 6-person team, each person runs 2 legs; On a 3-person team, each person runs 4 legs… you get the idea.

The relay starts at Worthy Brewing on the east side of Bend. Teams of 6 or less will set off on the relay portion towards Redmond, Sisters and then back to Bend. Once a team completes the relay portion of the race in Bend near downtown then the race changes to a team run for the last “Keg Leg“. Vans will park near downtown and no longer be a part of the race. Runners then follow the remaining Keg Leg course with stops at 7 breweries along the way. The final finish line party will be held at Crow’s Feet Commons.

Individuals can choose to only do the Keg Leg Bend portion of the race if they do not wish to complete to relay portion. The Keg Leg starts at Crows Feet Commons and finishes a block away at Bend Brewing Company so it is an easy walk back to the finish line festivities.

Each time you exchange at a brewery, you will have the option to enjoy a 3-4oz sample of beer. This is not required, but we expect many people to enjoy this opportunity. Every team must have a designated driver that is not drinking until the van is parked for the last leg of the race.