Experience Central Oregon like never before

Fun. Community. Friendships. Scenery. Adventure. Charity. Craft beer. Cow bells. Oh… and running too. Registration for our premier summer events, Cascade Lakes Relay and Big Butte Challenge, are open! Don’t miss out.

Cascade Lakes Relay Big Butte Challenge

Relay on Us

Cascade Relays offers unforgettable events that merge running with community, friendship, and scenic courses, all while supporting local non-profits in our Bend and greater Central Oregon communities through the Cascade Relays Foundation. Our flagship event, the Cascade Lakes Relay, spans 216.6 miles over two days, showcasing Central Oregon’s beauty and pushing your limits. The Bend Beer Chase combines relay running with brewery visits in Bend, OR, creating a lively atmosphere. Join us for an exceptional experience of running, camaraderie, and sometimes, beer! At Cascade Relays, we’re all about challenging yourself, making new friends, supporting local non-profits, and having a blast!

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Cascade Relays Foundation

$675K

Money donated to local charities

17

Years in business

25K+

Runners who have participated in a CLR event

40+

Local charities served

75+

Local business partners

100%

Stoke level

Cascade Relays Events

Our premier Cascade Relays events that started it all, since 2008.

Non-profit Foundation Events

These events are put on by our non-profit, the Cascade Relays Foundation. 100% of proceeds from these events go back to non-profits, schools, and charities in our Central Oregon community.

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Proudly supporting over 20+ local charities

Giving back to our community is at the core of our business values. Cascade Relays proudly supports our non-profit arm, The Cascade Relays Foundation. By participating in Cascade Relays events, you’re supporting these local Central Oregon charities. We’ve given over $600,000 since 2008!

We love local Central Oregon Businesses

We are so grateful to the many local businesses who support Cascade Relays events, whether that’s through volunteering of time, donation of product, or direct financial support. We couldn’t do it without you!