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Run With the Bears - Tuckasegee, NC

Tuckasegee, United States • 17 May 2025

Run with the Bears in Tuckasegee, NC, is an annual running event set in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains at Bear Lake Reserve. The race offers three distances: a challenging 10K with 1,322 feet of elevation gain, a moderately tough 5K featuring 954 feet of climbing, and a 1-Mile Fun Run suitable for families and young runners. Starting and finishing at The Summit, the highest point on the property, participants enjoy breathtaking mountain views and a course that winds through a nine-hole golf course. The event emphasizes an extreme vertical pursuit, testing endurance and grit, with awards and prizes for top finishers in each division. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Tuckasegee

Race information

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10 km
1300 m+
10k
5 km
700 m+
1-Mile Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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