Teddy Bear Trot
- Date Sat 8th February 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location West Reading, Pennsylvania
- Price $16.90
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and fun-filled experience at the 7th Annual Teddy Bear Trot, taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in West Reading, Berks! This unique event encourages participants to bring a brand new teddy bear to donate to the Opportunity House, supporting their Learning Center and the homeless community. Join fellow runners and walkers for a delightful social run that includes a 4-mile loop, with an option for a shorter 2-mile route for those who prefer a lighter challenge.
The festivities begin at Sly Fox, where you'll have the opportunity to wear-test Karhu shoes—perfectly aligned with the event's theme as 'Karhu' means bear in Finnish! Participants will set off in groups at staggered times of 10:00 AM, 10:10 AM, and 10:15 AM to deliver their teddy bears, aiming to arrive together for a memorable group photo. Beyond the teddy bear donations, attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and blankets to further support the community. Embrace the spirit of giving back while enjoying a wonderful day outdoors with friends and family!
The festivities begin at Sly Fox, where you'll have the opportunity to wear-test Karhu shoes—perfectly aligned with the event's theme as 'Karhu' means bear in Finnish! Participants will set off in groups at staggered times of 10:00 AM, 10:10 AM, and 10:15 AM to deliver their teddy bears, aiming to arrive together for a memorable group photo. Beyond the teddy bear donations, attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and blankets to further support the community. Embrace the spirit of giving back while enjoying a wonderful day outdoors with friends and family!
Organiser's Description
Join us for our 7th annual Teddy Bear Trot!
The Teddy Bear Trot is the perfect blend of running and giving back to our community. All participants are asked to bring a brand NEW Teddy Bear to the event. Participants then join us as we run the bears to the Opportunity House [https://opphouse.org/get-help/second-street-learning-and-technology-center/] in Reading for them to use in their Learning Center. After making our donations, we will continue on route to finish our 4 mile fun run. This is not a race but rather a social group run to give back to our community. Walkers are welcome and there will be a shorter route that is just over 2 miles for anyone who doesn't wish to complete the 4 mile loop.
THE THE PROCEEDS FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO OPPORTUNITY HOUSE AS THEY CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR HOMELESS COMMUNITY. ADDITIONAL MONETARY DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE EVENT AND WILL BE GIVEN TO OPPORTUNITY HOUSE TO SUPPORT THEIR ENDEAVORS. WE WILL ALSO BE COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLE FOODS AND BLANKETS AT THE START OF THE RUN AT SLY FOX TO DONATE AS WELL.
Everyone will have a chance to wear-test Karhu shoes, an exclusive Fleet Feet product. Karhu is Finnish for the word, Bear, making their brand a perfect partner for this event!
Runners will be sent to Opportunity House to make our donations in 3 groups. Groups will depart at 10:00, 10:10 and 10:15 to donate the teddy bears. Please take a look at the pace ranges for each group and sign up for the time that best suits your abilities. Our goal is to get to the Opportunity House at the same time to give them the bears and for a group photo. We will then leave the Opportunity and continue on our 4 mile loop. Those who wish can backtrack back to B2 Bistro making you run/walk a little over 2 miles total. There will be group leaders to help direct the runners/walkers.
10:00AM - WALKERS AND 13+ MINUTE MILERS
10:10AM - 10-12 MINUTE MILERS
10:15AM - 8-10 MINUTE MILERS
The Teddy Bear Trot is the perfect blend of running and giving back to our community. All participants are asked to bring a brand NEW Teddy Bear to the event. Participants then join us as we run the bears to the Opportunity House [https://opphouse.org/get-help/second-street-learning-and-technology-center/] in Reading for them to use in their Learning Center. After making our donations, we will continue on route to finish our 4 mile fun run. This is not a race but rather a social group run to give back to our community. Walkers are welcome and there will be a shorter route that is just over 2 miles for anyone who doesn't wish to complete the 4 mile loop.
THE THE PROCEEDS FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO OPPORTUNITY HOUSE AS THEY CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR HOMELESS COMMUNITY. ADDITIONAL MONETARY DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE EVENT AND WILL BE GIVEN TO OPPORTUNITY HOUSE TO SUPPORT THEIR ENDEAVORS. WE WILL ALSO BE COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLE FOODS AND BLANKETS AT THE START OF THE RUN AT SLY FOX TO DONATE AS WELL.
Everyone will have a chance to wear-test Karhu shoes, an exclusive Fleet Feet product. Karhu is Finnish for the word, Bear, making their brand a perfect partner for this event!
Runners will be sent to Opportunity House to make our donations in 3 groups. Groups will depart at 10:00, 10:10 and 10:15 to donate the teddy bears. Please take a look at the pace ranges for each group and sign up for the time that best suits your abilities. Our goal is to get to the Opportunity House at the same time to give them the bears and for a group photo. We will then leave the Opportunity and continue on our 4 mile loop. Those who wish can backtrack back to B2 Bistro making you run/walk a little over 2 miles total. There will be group leaders to help direct the runners/walkers.
10:00AM - WALKERS AND 13+ MINUTE MILERS
10:10AM - 10-12 MINUTE MILERS
10:15AM - 8-10 MINUTE MILERS
Races
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Teddy Bear Trot - Group #1 (13+ Minute Milers)
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 8th February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$16.90
CLOSED -
Teddy Bear Trot - Group #2 (10-12 Minute Milers)
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 8th February 2025 (10:10AM EST)
$16.90
CLOSED -
Teddy Bear Trot - Group #3 (8-10 Minute Milers)
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 8th February 2025 (10:15AM EST)
$16.90
CLOSED
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