A crowd of people walking through a Salmon Run race finish line arch in Central Oregon.

Salmon Run

Date April 17, 2027
Time 9:00 AM

Celebrate the 39th Annual Salmon Run – One of Bend’s Oldest Races!

Kick off the race season with this exciting Oregon tradition. Drawing inspiration from the iconic salmon of the Pacific Northwest, we welcome you to join hundreds of runners on their own journeys along the beautiful Deschutes River courses. With three distances: 5K, 10K and half marathon, we are prioritizing accessibility for all runners with affordable registration fees and early bird pricing for even deeper discounts. The perfect month for racing, April boasts cool temperatures in Central Oregon and blue bird sunny skies!

Apparel, Prizes & Swag

NEW DESIGNS FOR 2027

Celebrate Your Finish! 🏅

Every runner will receive a finisher’s medal to commemorate their journey!

Plus, customize your race day experience by choosing between a soft crew neck sweatshirt or a performance tee when you register:

👕 T-Shirt – $35
🧥 Sweatshirt – $55

Wear your accomplishment with pride—sign up today! 🎉

We’re celebrating top performances with gift bags and awards for the top three male and female finishers in both the Open and Masters categories!

Plus, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded to the top finishers in each age group—because every achievement deserves recognition! 🏅🎉

Packet Pick Up

Race Day Packet Pick-Up at Footzone, Downtown Bend

Get ready for an exciting race day by picking up your race packets at Footzone in the heart of Downtown Bend. Join us on Friday, April 16th, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. This is your chance to collect your essential race items – including your bib number and some fantastic swag. Don’t forget to pick up your race shirt and meet the enthusiastic team behind the race!

While you’re there, explore a wide array of running gear and accessories from Footzone, a premier running supply store. Connect with fellow runners, gear up, and get pumped for the race – we can’t wait to see you there!

You can also pick up your bib on race day 1 hour before your race start time.

Race Day

NEW COURSE COMING SOON FOR 2027!

The start and finish areas are located at Riverbend Park. The Salmon run is authorized under a special use permit issued by the Deschutes National Forest

Official Starts

  • Half Marathon – 9:00am
  • 10K – 9:15am
  • 5K – 9:30am