Lapine Loop 2023

The La Pine Loop is Bend Racing’s (and Oregon’s) longest running adventure race.  This event has sold out the past few years, and is a perfect “season finale”. We’ve moved the race up by a few weeks this year to ensure warmer race temps and higher river flows. There will also be two course options this year:

“Classic” - which includes a beautiful river paddle (higher water than earlier years too!) This course will be eligible for USARA ranking points.

“Drierr” - which has no paddling stage.  This reduces a bit of the complexity.  But do not assume you will stay dry, you’ll just be marginally drier than the other course.  If you hate getting wet, well then maybe try our Spring Sting race, or switch to a less “adventurous” sport like marathon, triathlon, trail running, mountain biking…or, well just about anything. Or you could come do our kids' race.

Affiliation: USARA ranking race

Disciplines with difficulty ratings:

MTB: 2/10

Trek: 3/10

Ropes: 3/10

Paddle: 4/10

Navigation: 4/10

Endurance: 3/10

Mandatory Gear: Standard, including ropes gear (ropes optional) and paddle gear (unless doing the “Drier” option.  No headlamps required.

Estimated time for winners: 4 hours

Course open: 7 hours

Team Formats: 1,2,3,4 person.  3 or 4 person co-ed is premiere category for USARA rankings

Prizes: Sponsor gear

Entry Fee PP: $80 (includes maps, racer swag, post race food and an AMAZING course!)

Videos: https://www.sleepmonsters.com/video.php?article_id=1071

* a portion of each ticket price will be going to Bend Sustainability Fund and to a non-profit listed on our impacts page.

Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend Project, invests in projects that create sustainable experiences in Bend’s community.

At Visit Bend, sustainability is based on three pillars: economic, environmental, and social. Our community is dependent on all three, and it is important to find a balance between them. To have a thriving, sustainable community for residents and visitors alike, it is important that we take into consideration all three pillars.

Since the inception of the Bend Sustainability Fund in 2021, $2,290,000 has been awarded to 17 projects.