Sat, Jun 26, 2027

Bearhole Road Race

Mullens, WV

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

5K10K

About the Bearhole Road Race

The course runs through Twin Falls Resort State Park on park roads that roll with the surrounding mountain terrain. There are no flat stretches to coast on; the hills come at you steadily, with wooded hillsides on either side. It feels more like a park run than a road race, quiet and tree-covered, with the golf course clubhouse anchoring the start and finish.

The race starts near the park's golf course clubhouse, so parking and gathering happen in one spot. Post-race, you are already inside the park, which keeps the morning contained and easy to navigate.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

5K · 2026 results

20finishers

19:48winner

29:39median

42:58cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Thomas (19:48) · Caleb Phillips (20:52) · Carl Thorn (21:32)

10K · 2026 results

15finishers

36:55winner

56:07median

1:58:45cutoff

Top 3: Nathaniel Evans (36:55) · Joel Facchinello (38:13) · Jessica York (44:11)

The Bearhole Road Race has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 5K results.

Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K6/26/2027 08:00$40

10K6/26/2027 08:00$40

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Common Questions About the Bearhole Road Race

Will I finish last at the Bearhole Road Race?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:39, and the last recorded finisher came in around 42:58, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Bearhole Road Race a good first 5K?

It is a small race (20 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Bearhole Road Race?

The 5K winner ran 19:48 while the median finisher took 29:39. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.