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The Dirksen Derby
Bend, Oregon · Friday, December 18, 2026
Official race page & registration ↗The Dirksen Derby takes place on Friday, December 18, 2026 in Bend, Oregon. For anyone travelling in, Redmond is about 17 miles away and Eugene is about 83 miles away.
It is one of 11 races on the Oregon calendar that December. At $25, entry sits below the $30 median for an Oregon race. Unusually for a race, it falls on a Friday.
- Date
- Friday, December 18, 2026
- Location
- Bend, Oregon
- Entry fee
- from $25
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Bend: check in Dec 17, out Dec 19.
Common questions
When is The Dirksen Derby?
The Dirksen Derby is scheduled for Friday, December 18, 2026.
Where is The Dirksen Derby held?
The Dirksen Derby is held in Bend, Oregon. It is about 17 miles from Redmond and 83 miles from Eugene.
How much does The Dirksen Derby cost?
Entry is listed from $25. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for The Dirksen Derby?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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