The Glen Arbor Women’s Club will host the 18th annual Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & ½ Mile Kids’ Run on Tuesday, July 22.
The chip timed race is a favorite with the community and visitors.
The Run makes a beautiful summer day even better!! Spending it with family and friends who take the challenge is just great fun! You can run or walk the 5K. As a chip timed event, there are 16 categories from 10 & under to 80+. Winners will receive medals and prizes 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 a free ice cream cone from Cherry Republic.
The Run 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 a.m. The Kids’ Run follows at 9:05 a.m. The race will start with the National Anthem and the race mascot “Running Bear” will cheer on all our runners and charm all the children. She loves photos so grab her for your special photo op.
After the Run, join the “Celebration!” The winners for each age category will be posted as well as the male and female overall best winners.
Ninety percent of all proceeds go for college scholarships for Glen Lake students with the balance going for community projects. This year, the Glen Arbor Women’s Club gave out seven scholarships totaling $17,800.
Cost is $25 for the 5K Run/ Walk ($30, the day of the Run) and $5 for the Kids’ Run. You are encouraged to register early by going online at www.runningbearrun. com. An early registration will also take place at the Glen Arbor Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, July 21. You can register there and already registered runners can pick up their bibs as well!! A limited number of T-shirts will be available for purchase and ordered shirts can be picked up. For more info, visit our website, www. runningbearrun. com or call 774.275.1752.
