Running of the Bears 5k

Race Information

• Date: June 28, 2026
• Time: 8:00 AM (rain or shine)
• Location: 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln, NH
• Registration: Register here

Teddy Bear Requirement

• Teddy Bear: Each runner/walker needs to bring a teddy bear to qualify.
• Availability: Teddy bears will be on sale the morning of the race.

Parking

• Location: Please use the North End Parking Lot at Clark's Bears.
• Cost: Plenty of free parking available.

Check-In

• Time: Enter the park through the Railroad Station from 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM.
• Items Provided: Your bib, complimentary T-shirt, and tote bag will be available at the picnic pavilion.

Restrooms

• Availability: There are plenty of clean restrooms inside the park.
• Locations: Restrooms are located at the Anaconda Escape and at the Riverbank Restrooms.

Running of the Bears Course

• Start/Finish Line: Located inside Clark's Bears at Merlin's Mystical Mansion.
• Route: The 3.1 mile route includes various turns and landmarks.
• Course Map: Volunteers in yellow vests will direct you along the route.

Water Stop

• Location: There will be one water station along the way.

Awards

• Categories: Trophies for the top three male and top three female runners.
• Time: Awards at 9:00 AM under the picnic pavilion.
• Additions: Medals for top male and female runners in each age category.
• Fun Awards: Awards for biggest bear, best bear costume, and more!

Benefit

• Proceeds: All proceeds will be donated to the Linwood Ambulance Service.
• Organization: A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving Lincoln and Woodstock, NH.

More Information

• Contact: For more information about the race, call Anne Englert at 603-745-8913 Ext. 2.
• Websites: Visit Clark's Bears or Linwood Ambulance Service.

We can BEARLY wait to see you!