FootZone started hosting the Dirty Half Marathon in 2001 out at Phil’s Trailhead, and it was an instant hit. When it was created it was the first trail half marathon in the Pacific Northwest, according to Thomas Morgan, buyer at FootZone. After the community showed up in support 22 years ago, FootZone has been making […]
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Queer Joy โOut In the Wildโ
Out In The Wild Festival is a three-day, three-night queer outdoor festival, and the festival’s purpose is to “to create an inclusive environment for folks to be able to take up space and feel more protected from homophobia, transphobia and misogyny,” according to the festival website. The inaugural festival will take place Thursday, May 18 […]
Lace Up for Race Season
It’s racing season! The sun is out, the blue skies are back and the trails are ready to see some steps. Central Oregonians are lacing up for 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and crazy trail distances. Here’s a little roundup of races for May. Saturday 5/6 Bend Beer Chase Run and Drink and Run and Drink […]
Conscious Commuting with May 2023 Walk + Roll
As the sun comes out and the temperatures heat up, the wheels are rolling out for spring. Central and Eastern Oregonians are invited to hop on their bikes and put on their walking shoes for a commuting challenge to kick off the warm weather season. The May 2023 Walk + Roll Challenge begins Monday, May […]
Get Green with The Environmental Center
The Environmental Center’s Repair Cafรฉ and Happy Hour in the Garden offer the community ways to get their hands dirty, learn something new and show a little love for the Earth. Repair Cafรฉ The Environmental Center‘s 10th annual Repair Cafรฉ is on Wednesday, April 26 at Oregon State University-Cascades. This free public event will show […]
Find Your Newest Piece of Gear at the Bend Bike Swap
With skiing season fading away and warm weather arriving, it’s about time for Central Oregonians to put their helmets on and hit the trails. The Bend Bike Swap on April 22 is happening at an ideal time for new and experienced riders to find a new bike or new gear for the riding season. The […]
Calling All Van-Lifers and Mountain Lovers
Celebrating Mt. Bachelor’s spring skiing and the van-life culture in the PNW, RendezVan brings mountain lovers together for a weekend of sharing outdoor passion with music and activities. RV-ers, campers and van-lifers from all over will fill the Mt. Bachelor West Village Base Area parking lot from April 19 to 23. Overnight camping passes sold […]
Ladies, Get Your Running Shoes On!
Running can be an intimidating sport to get into, because it requires confidence and motivation. Progress is built step by step, and it can be hard to find the “umph” to get out on the trails or streets. Ceiling: Unlimited Health Coaching offers women in Bend an opportunity to ease into the sport with a […]
Women Shredding the Parks
On Saturday and Sunday, people who identify as female are invited to learn some fresh tips, rip some new tricks and soak up the freestyle fun with two snowboard slopestyle athletes, Jade Thurgood and Zoe Kelapos. The Women’s Progression Sessions multi-day programming at Mt. Bachelor will unite female athletes and create a space for women […]
XC Skiing Like A Pioneer Mailman
The Oregon Nordic Club will host the John Craig Memorial Ski Race and Tour this Saturday, March 18. This citizen cross-country ski event takes participants over the McKenzie Highway to the Dee Wright Memorial at McKenzie Pass, on groomed trails. “John Templeton Craig was a pioneer mailman who died during a sudden winter snowstorm on […]

