Great Bear Run

GREAT BEAR RUN - EVENT INFO

IMPORTANT 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

• Arrival Time: Arrive at least 45-60 minutes before your race at Pollard School, 200 Harris Ave, Needham 02492

RACE WEEKEND REGISTRATIONS

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

5K COURSE

• Course Certification: Our course is a USATF Certified & Sanctioned 5K.

WATER TABLE

• Location: There will be a water table at the 2 Mile point in the race.

GETTING HERE

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO DEFAZIO FIELD

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

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO POLLARD SCHOOL

• Route: Take route 95 to Exit 33 - Great Plain Ave.
• Turn: Turn onto Great Plain Ave toward Needham
• Turn: Turn LEFT onto Harris Ave (divided street) at Hazel's Bakery
• Destination: 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.
• Driving: For anyone that is driving please park your car on any side street off Harris - one-side parking only.
• Additional Parking: 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: NO PARKING on Harris Ave from Great Plain Ave to Bradford Street: NO PARKING on Bradford Street between Harris Ave and Dedham Ave.

WEATHER

• Rain or Shine: The race is held rain or shine.
• Suggestion: Consider bringing a water bottle to the race.

REFRESHMENTS

• Provided: Fruit, snacks, and water/Gatorade will be provided.
• For Sale: Pizza for sale $4 per slice.

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• URL: Great Bear Run Race