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December 6, 2025

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11am @ Bend Brewing Company

Reindeer Rush

We are excited to bring back the second annual Reindeer Rush—a children’s event that mark’s the start of the beloved Christmas Parade in the heart of Downtown Bend, Oregon.

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Ring in the holidays with The Reindeer Rush!

Welcome to the Reindeer Rush—Cascade Relay’s fan favorite children’s event, marking the start of the beloved Christmas Parade in the heart of Downtown Bend, Oregon.

The merriment takes place right before the parade at 11:00 AM, giving families an exciting opportunity to participate in the holiday festivities. The Rush parallels the parade route, with kids donning their holiday flair (and complementary antlers) as they parade a short block down Brooks Alley and cross through the finish line arch to celebrate their victory!

This event is free, but registration is required. The first 500 kiddos to sign up will receive a festive Reindeer Rush headband.

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  • *To make the most of the holiday cheer and avoid any last-minute rush on Saturday morning, we *strongly recommend* picking up your packet on Friday.

    Friday

    Packet Pickup will take place at The Haven Coworking (1001 SW Disk Dr, Bend, OR 97702)

      • December 5th, 12 pm – 6:30 pm

    Saturday

    Packet pickup and day-of registration will be held at Bend Brewing Company (1019 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR)

    • December 6th, 8 am – 9:15 am
  • Gather in the Bend Brewing Company’s Parking Lot (1019 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR) between 10:30am and 11am. The Rush will officially begin at 11:00 AM sharp.  
    Look out for our folks decked out in matching holiday flair—you won’t be able to miss us! There will be a Lead Reindeer for each of the 3 age groups, who will be there guiding kiddos to the start line, through the finish line, and back to home base at Bend Brewing Company.
    Parents are also welcome to Rush alongside their kiddos— we’d would love to have you join in the fun!
    The excitement kicks off at 11:00 am SHARP, so be sure to bring your holiday spirit and get ready for a jolly good time!

    Don’t forget to swing by to pick up your holiday headband before the festivities start! 

  • At Cascades Relays, being a positive member of the communities we live in and travel through is very important to us. The Cascade Relays Foundation, founded in 2016, supports local non-profits, school groups, and community organizations in the communities our events travel through. It has directly donated over $800,000 to local nonprofits and community groups since its founding in 2008. The Foundation allows Cascade Relays to support community organizations along its Cascade Lakes Relay and Bend Beer Chase course routes.

    Learn more about the Cascade Relays Foundation.

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