Run faster than the Bear!
From staff reports
On July 23, the Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & ½ Mile Kids’ Run takes off for its 13th year. What makes a beautiful summer day even better? Spending it with family and friends who take the challenge. You can run or walk the 5K. Runners compete in 10 different age categories from 10 & under to 80+ with first and second place metals and prizes in each from Cherry Republic and Crystal River Outfitters and the Cyclery. In addition, we have the ½ Mile Kids’ Run for our younger runners. They get to run with the Bear and take home a ribbon and a coupon for an ice cream cone from Riverfront Ice Cream. Bring the whole family and enjoy a great day.
The event is staged at Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor. Registration will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and the race will leave from the corner of Lake and State Streets at 9:00 a.m. The Kids’ Run follows at 9:05 a.m. Join the pre-race excitement including a warm-up for runners and walkers by Stacy Yago, of Sleeping Bear Bay Club in Glen Arbor, at 8:40 a.m. The race will start with the National Anthem and our Mascot “Running Bear” will cheer on all our runners and charm all the children. He is on hand for your special photo ops.
After the Run, join the “Celebration!” The winners of each category will be announced as well as the male and female overall best winners. We will have lots of great food and a raffle drawing for more than 50 prizes. Everyone entered in the 5K Run is eligible for the drawing. You must be present to win.
This event will earn money for local scholarships and community projects. With the proceeds from last year’s Run, the Glen Arbor Women’s Club gave out 5 scholarships totally $12,000.
Please join us for a fun filled day at the “Running Bear Run” on Tuesday, July 23. The cost is $18 for the 5K Run/Walk ($20, the day of the Run) and $5 for the Kids’ Run. You’re encouraged to register early by going on-line at RunningBearRun.com. Registration forms are also available in Glen Arbor at Cherry Republic and M22 Store. An early registration will take place at the Glen Arbor Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, July 22. You can register there and already registered runners can pick up their bibs as well. T-shirts will be available for pick up and purchase. For more info, visit RunningBearRun.com or call 231-334-7363.
