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Black Bear Half Marathon

The only in-person half marathon this fall in the Asheville area!

  • The event is capped at 300 total participants, with limited participant wave starts.
  • Online registration will close at 6:00 PM on October 9th - make sure to sign up before then!
  • There will be designated, socially-distanced cheer stations along the course. Come out and cheer on your friend/family member at one of these cheer spots! (more info coming soon)
  • No walk-up registration on race day
  • Coordinated social distancing at the start line
  • All staff/volunteers will be required to wear a face covering during the event.
  • Participants are encouraged to wear a face covering until the event starts and then put it back on after they are finished running/walking in the event.
  • Unfortunately, with social distancing measures in place, we will not have a finish line 'experience' of music, hanging out and waiting on the results or an awards ceremony. After you are finished with your race, we ask that you grab your goodies and head out of the venue area.
  • Awards will be available to be picked up locally or mailed after the event.
  • Event Swag can either be picked up locally the day before the event (at packet pickup), or mailed to you for a nominal shipping fee. You can select to have your swag mailed to you during registration up until September 27th at midnight. After that, you're only option will be to attend the PPU session the day before the race.
  • We will not allow registrants under the age of 15. The bike course involves intersections with main roads, and may not be suitable for children under that age. Please email support@idaph.net with any questions.
  • Other changes will be added and communicated to participants prior to the event.

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