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.

Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Bearfest 5K, Half and Full Marathon! If you have any additional questions, please feel free to ask using this form. We’ll do our best to respond as soon as possible.