Now kids can join in on the racing fun! Instill your love for running and the outdoors.

 

Not only is this race series a chance for little ones ages 3-10 to be a part of the “Big Kid” races, but it’s also a great way to teach children how to lead a healthy lifestyle. The races are non-competitive — everyone receives a finishers ribbon for participating! Distances vary based on age and location but is always less than a mile.

Run multiple races, earn more prizes!

Check out our lineup for 2023!

Kids Mini Marshmallow Run
Part of Oregon WinterFest

Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 at Noon

At the Old Mill District

Kids will run from station to station collecting cocoa ingredients, and as they cross the finish line they will get the final touch — a splash of hot chocolate and a finisher ribbon!

Little Fry Run
Part of Salmon Run

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Noon

At the Athletic Club of Bend

Help your Little Fry hatch into runner—enter them into the Little Fry Run! If you’re child is too young to run with the big salmon, this fun run will still get them moving upstream! 

Happy Little Kids Run
Part of Happy Girls Bend

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Noon

At Riverbend Park

Let the kids join in on the happy, at the Happy Little Kids Run! 

Kids Summer Sprint
Part of Bend Summer Festival

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Noon

At Troy Field

Kids between the ages of 3-10 will have a blast on this fun summer themed course at Troy Field.

Balloon Blast
Part of Balloons Over Bend

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 5pm

At Central Oregon Community College

The Balloon Blast combines obstacles with a colorful course, perfect for kids ages 3-10. The exciting obstacles are appropriate for all types of children with a wide range of skill levels to tackle.

Harvest Run
Part of Bend Fall Festival

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Noon

At Troy Field

Each little runner will receive a pumpkin to take back to the Bend Family Play Zone’s Pumpkin Painting Station after the race.

Race more, earn more

The more kids participate the more they earn. Starting at their second race, kids have the opportunity to win cool prizes. Collect a stamp on your bib from each race to claim your prize!

Included with every race! Each kiddo will receive a custom Kids Rock bib, finishers ribbon and a Clif Bar.

Kids will receive additional cool and themed prizes at each race, including a mini balloon, pumpkins and more!

Kids Rock Ribbon

Kids Rock Trucker Hat

Kids Rock Shirt

Laser Tag or Mini Golf at Sun Mountain Fun Center

Laser Tag for ages 6+ and mini golf for ages 6 and under

Kids Rock Backpack

Kids Rock Gallery

Get Involved!

Help make the magic happen at our Kids Rock Events!

Sign up to volunteer and have a blast setting up the course, cheering the little runners on and  handing out their prizes.