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
100 Meter Dash – 12:45 pm – age 4-5
200 Meter Dash – 1:00 pm – age 6
400 Meter Run – 1:15 pm – age 7-12
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
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.
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