Volunteer opportunities in Bend, Oregon
Bend Marathon and a Half
About Bend Marathon and a Half
The Bend Marathon and Half is a locally owned spring road race weekend featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids race on scenic courses through West Bend's neighborhood parks, ponderosa pine forest, and along the Deschutes River, finishing in the Old Mill District with a festive afterparty. Hosted by local runners Kari Strang and Max King, it supports local beneficiary nonprofits and runs a youth running program. The 12th edition is April 11, 2027.
Volunteering looks like
Volunteers make race weekend happen: staffing aid stations with water and encouragement, packet pickup and bib distribution, course marshaling to guide runners, finish-line support with medals and results, and help with the kids race and the post-race party. Shifts are usually a few hours on race weekend, groups are welcome, and volunteers typically get an event shirt. Sign up through the race's volunteer registration.
Who can volunteer
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Classification
- Nonprofit
Age and population categories follow Candid's
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