Great Bear Run

  • Date Sun 18th May 2025
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Needham, Massachusetts
  • Price $33.75 - $60.25
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Great Bear Run on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Needham, Norfolk! This exciting event offers a variety of race distances to cater to participants of all ages and abilities. Kick off your morning with the USATF Certified 5K run at 10 am, followed by a 1 Mile run at 11:45 am, and a 1 Mile Fun Run at 11:47 am. For the youngest participants, the 26.2 Meter Bearathon is set for 12:30 pm, and the 100 Meter Dash for ages 4-5 starts at 12:45 pm. The fun continues with the 200 Meter Dash for age 6 at 1:00 pm, and wraps up with a 400 Meter Run for ages 7-12 at 1:15 pm.

Join the community spirit as you race alongside friends and family, with refreshments including fruit, snacks, and water provided, plus delicious pizza available for just $4 a slice! Don't forget to arrive early to ensure a smooth registration process at Pollard School, with packet pickup starting at 8 am. Whether rain or shine, the Great Bear Run

Organiser's Description

GREAT BEAR RUN - EVENT INFO

IMPORTANT! GREAT BEAR RUN RACE INSTRUCTIONS



SCHEDULE



5K Run - 10 am - all ages
1 Mile Run - 11:45 am - all ages
1 Mile Fun Run - 11:47 am - all ages
26.2 Meter Bearathon - 12:30 pm - age 0-3 -- NEW TIME
100 Meter Dash - 12:45 pm - age 4-5 -- NEW TIME
200 Meter Dash - 1:00 pm - age 6 -- NEW TIME
400 Meter Run - 1:15 pm - age 7-12 -- NEW TIME



YOUR ARRIVAL - Arrive at least 45-60 minutes before your race at Pollard School, 200 Harris Ave, Needham 02492



RACE WEEKEND REGISTRATIONS - We recommend bringing a phone for in-person registrations(via a QR Code). Registration (and packet pickup) is held at Pollard Middle School on Saturday 10 am - 12 pm & Sunday starting at 8 am!



5K COURSE- Our course is a USATF Certified & Sanctioned 5K.



WATER TABLE- There will be a water table at the 2 Mile point in the race



5K AND 1M RESULTS - Will be available online after the race www.greatbearrunresults.org [https://www.greatbearrunresults.org]



GETTING HERE



DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO DEFAZIO FIELD

- Take route 95 to Exit 32 - Dedham Ave
- Turn onto MA-135 W/Dedham Ave toward Needham
- Turn RIGHT into De Fazio Field, 380 Dedham Ave, Needham



DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO POLLARD SCHOOL

- Take route 95 to Exit 33 - Great Plain Ave.
- Turn onto Great Plain Ave toward Needham
- Turn LEFT onto Harris Ave (divided street) at Hazel's Bakery
- Proceed to Pollard School, 200 Harris Ave, Needham



PARKING - Needham Residents: We suggest walking or running to Pollard this year due to higher-than-usual registration numbers.

For anyone that is driving please park your car on any side street off Harris - one-side parking only. Parking is also available at DeFazio Field - just walk through the field under the railroad bridge and go to the front of Pollard School.

NO PARKING on Harris Ave from Great Plain Ave to Bradford Steet;
NO PARKING on Bradford Street between Harris Ave and Dedham Ave.



WEATHER - The race is held rain or shine. Consider bringing a water bottle to the race.



REFRESHMENTS - Fruit, snacks, and water/Gatorade will be provided. Pizza for sale $4 per slice.



MORE RACES! MORE AWARDS! MORE FUN! MORE TEDDY BEARS!

Races

  • 5K Run

    Incl. $4.35 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $44.35

    CLOSED
    Race starts and ends on Harris Ave. in front of Pollard School. See the race course at www.viewtherace.com
  • 1M Run

    Incl. $4.35 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (11:45AM EDT)

    $44.35

    CLOSED
    This is the competitive 1 Mile Run. It starts and ends on Harris Ave. in front of the Pollard School.
  • 5K Run and 1M Run

    Incl. $5.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $60.25

    CLOSED
    Run both the 5K and 1M competitive races
  • 1M Fun Run

    Incl. $4.35 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (11:47AM EDT)

    $44.35

    CLOSED
    This is a noncompetitive race. Participants may walk or run. No competitive awards are made. The race is not timed.
  • Tiny Tot Bearathon (Ages 0-3)

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (12:30PM EDT)

    $33.75

    CLOSED
  • 100 Meter Run (Ages 4-5)

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (12:45PM EDT)

    $33.75

    CLOSED
    This is a non-competitive race.
  • 200 Meter Run (Age 6)

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (1:00PM EDT)

    $33.75

    CLOSED
    This is a competitive race with awards at the finish.
  • 400 Meter Run (Age 7-12)

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (1:15PM EDT)

    $33.75

    CLOSED
    This is a competitive race with awards at the finish.

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Location

Pollard Middle School, 200 Harris Avenue, Needham, 02492, MA, United States

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