Great Bear Run

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. More Races! More Awards! More Fun! More Teddy Bears!