365 Things to do in Bend OR - 6th Annual Deschutes Dash 2010 Weekend Sports Festival at the Old Mill
Talk about a sporting event for everyone. The 2010 Deschutes Dash Sports Festival takes place in the Old Mill District and includes, 3 triathlons, 2 duathlons, running races and kid's events. The kids race starts at age 3 and there is no limit on adult ages! This year the Deschutes Dash is expecting around 900 racers. The Deschutes Dash is also a fundraiser for the Center Foundation, if you don't want to race you can volunteer or be a spectator along the banks of the Deschutes River.
The Weekend sporting events include:
Saturday, July 17, 2010
- Olympic Distance Triathlon USAT national qualifier event.
- Olympic Distance Duathlon run 5K bike 25 miles run 10K
- 10K Run
- Kid's Splash & Dash ages 3-10 (takes place after adult races)
Sunday, July 18, 2010
- Sprint Distance Triathlon
- Sprint Distance Duathlon run 5K, bike 12.5 miles, run 5K)
- 5K run
- Youth Triathlon (11-15)
The folks at Fresh Air sport recommend the foot bridges that cross the Deschutes river near Old Mill District, the paths along the river banks or the River front restaurants as some of the best vantage points for watching the swimmers, cyclists and runners. At the end of the races there will be awards, food and free beer. If you're not into racing for the exercise or competition, then race to support the Center Foundation or for Free Beer! Instead of Beer for their treat, the children who participate will each receive a free ice cream from Ben & Jerry's - now that's motivation!
The Center Foundation is a non-profit group in Bend that exists to benefit school age youth in the areas of health, wellness and education within Central Oregon. The Foundation provides no-cost athletic training, education and treatment to Central Oregon youth through several school and community-based programs.
Visit Fresh Air Sports Website for full details on the Deschutes Dash Weekend Sports Festival or go straight to Signmeup Sports for the online registration.
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