About the BEAR CHASE
Both distances start at a point away from the school and finish in front of Bertha-Hewitt High School, with a shuttle bus carrying runners out to the start line. The shorter course is paved and flat; the longer one rolls a bit through the surrounding area. Awards, trophies, and door prizes all happen together after the final race wraps up.
Race-day registration closes well before the first start, so plan to be at the school early. The shuttle leaves before the gun, and missing it means missing the start.
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Distances & Start Times
1 Mile7/10/2027 08:00$20
5K7/10/2027 08:30$30
5K7/10/2027 08:00$35
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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