Great Bear Run
- Date Sun 18th May 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Needham, Massachusetts
- Price $28.45 - $54.95
- Races 8 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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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
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!
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
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5K Run
Incl. $4.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$39.05
Race starts and ends on Harris Ave. in front of Pollard School. See the race course at www.viewtherace.com -
1M Run
Incl. $4.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th May 2025 (11:45AM EDT)
$39.05
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. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$54.95
Run both the 5K and 1M competitive races -
1M Fun Run
Incl. $4.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th May 2025 (11:47AM EDT)
$39.05
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. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th May 2025 (12:30PM EDT)
$28.45
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100 Meter Run (Ages 4-5)
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th May 2025 (12:45PM EDT)
$28.45
This is a non-competitive race. -
200 Meter Run (Age 6)
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th May 2025 (1:00PM EDT)
$28.45
This is a competitive race with awards at the finish. -
400 Meter Run (Age 7-12)
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th May 2025 (1:15PM EDT)
$28.45
This is a competitive race with awards at the finish.
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