The eighth edition of the Bend Beer Chase is set for May 4.

The event includes two- to six-person teams that run a 55-mile relay, which starts at 10 Barrel Brewing Co. in northeast Bend and takes runners north through Redmond and back south to Bend before finishing in Drake Park. The finish line party includes drinks, live music and food trucks.

The relay includes 12 legs of varying distances, with each runner on the team running two legs. Along the entire course, local breweries, cideries, and distilleries host exchange points where participants can sample their brews.

Registration is $350 for a one- to two-person team, $575 for a three- to four-person team, and $825 for a five- to six-person team.

There is also a Keg Leg category, which covers just 1.5 miles and starts and finishes at Drake Park. Participants can get tastings from local breweries along the way. Registration for the Keg Leg is $35 per individual.

For more information or to register, visit bendbeerchase.com.

The Bend Beer Chase is produce by Cascade Relays (cascaderelays.com). According to a news release, the Cascade Relays Foundation has contributed more than $675,000 since 2008 to community groups, school programs, and charitable causes. During the Bend Beer Chase, local organizations provide volunteers and raise funds for their own missions. For more information, call 541-350-4635.