Salmon Run - Bend, Oregon - Running

The Salmon Run is a Running race in Bend, Oregon consisting of a Kids Run/Fun Run and 10K and 5K.

One of the first half marathons of the year in the Northwest, it has long been central to the local racing scene. Because of its early-season timing, it is also an important race for runners looking to build a base for future half-marathons. Each year, the mighty Salmon make an expedition of a lifetime back to their homes - traversing thousands of miles and overcoming countless obstacles on their river journeys. The Salmon juxtapose the infinite space of their ocean homes against the micro-streams of their birth in one monumental run. Their achievement is awesome in the true sense of the word.