Sat, Apr 17, 2027

2027 Salmon Run

Bend, OR

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

Half Marathon6.1 Miles5K

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Aug 28, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 2027 Salmon Run

The course follows the Deschutes River through junipers and pines, mixing paved paths with dirt trail depending on which distance you choose. The shorter distances lean more toward trail; the longer one is mostly pavement with some natural surface mixed in. Everything finishes on the lawn at Riverbend Park.

Parking at Riverbend is limited on race day, and the organizers recommend carpooling. Attendants direct traffic as you arrive, and street parking nearby picks up the overflow. After finishing, there is food, drinks including beer, and music on site.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

244finishers

21:25winner

39:11median

1:32:20cutoff

Top 3: Nathan Schneiter (21:25) · Isaac Florez (22:13) · Fielder Davis (22:25)

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

214finishers

1:27:09winner

2:10:43median

3:38:30cutoff

Top 3: Harrison Scholar (1:27:09) · Khael Engelman (1:28:30) · Trevor Merrifield (1:30:12)

6.1 Miles · 2026 results

171finishers

38:13winner

1:02:15median

2:30:52cutoff

Top 3: L Castillo (38:13) · Matt Cline (39:32) · Jesus Vega (40:38)

The 2027 Salmon Run has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles4/17/2027 09:00$60

6.1 Miles4/17/2027 09:15$45

3.1 Miles4/17/2027 09:30$40

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Common Questions About the 2027 Salmon Run

Will I finish last at the 2027 Salmon Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 39:11, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:32:20, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2027 Salmon Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 244 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2027 Salmon Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 21:25 while the median finisher took 39:11. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.