Great Bear Run

GREAT BEAR RUN - EVENT INFO

IMPORTANT! GREAT BEAR RUN RACE INSTRUCTIONS

SCHEDULE
5K Run – 10:00 AM
1 Mile Run - 11:45 AM
1 Mile Fun Walk Run - 11:47 AM

KIDS RACES
26.2 M - 12:45 pm
100 meters - 1:00 pm
200 meters -1:15 pm
400 meters -1:30 pm

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 is held at Pollard Middle School on Saturday 10 am - 1 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

5K AND 1M RESULTS - Will be available online after the race www.greatbearrunresults.org

PRIZE PURSE
$3000 USATF-NE Championship Race Prize Purse
Must have USATF-NE membership number to be eligible for a cash prize

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 to Bradford Steet.

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.

USATF Certified & Sanctioned 5K – The 2024 Great Bear Run will be the Official 5K of the New England Road Race Grand Prix series. It is a great honor for our event to be selected. We will have the same great event with some of the best runners from the area joining us. Learn More about the Grand Prix.

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