AN EVENT DEDICATED TO BEARS! ENJOY SYMPOSIUMS, CULTURAL EVENTS, ART &amp; PHOTO WORKSHOPS, FINE DINING, A MARATHON, &amp; MUCH MORE!
The winner of the Full Marathon receives a trip for two to the Anan Bear Observatory.
Participation medals are handed out to all half and full marathon runners.
RACE SCHEDULE&nbsp;&nbsp;
SATURDAY August&nbsp;2nd
*&nbsp;6:00pm -&nbsp;PASTA FEED
Carb load before the big race! Organizers will discuss the route&nbsp; and be&nbsp;available to answer any questions.&nbsp; Free for all volunteers, walkers and runners. (Not mandatory but highly encouraged).
*&nbsp;Registration for Marathon |&nbsp;$50 for early registrants and at Sat dinner or $65.00 on race day.
*&nbsp;Registration for 1/2 Marathon |&nbsp;$25&nbsp;for early registrants and at Sat dinner or $35 on race day.
* Registration for 5K | Free for early registrants and at Sat dinner or $15 on race day
*&nbsp;&nbsp;T-shirts will be available for $30 (they will be sold in-person and are also available to add to your cart when you&nbsp;<a href="https://raceroster.com/events/2024/83900/2024-bearfest-5k-half-and-full-marathon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">register online</a>). All full marathon runners will&nbsp;receive&nbsp;a free shirt in their swag bag!
SUNDAY August 3rd
​*&nbsp;6:00am - Early Start for full marathon runners expecting&nbsp;to take more than 6&nbsp;hours. Self-timed. *&nbsp;7:00am - 7:45am Registration - Nolan Center * 8:00am - Start for half and full marathon.*&nbsp;8:30am - Start for 5K walkers/runners/bikers.

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