Beat the Bear the Santa Bear

Join us for the 6th Annual Santa Bear Run along the beautiful Sammamish River Trail in Redmond Washington. The race is out along the Sammamish River Trail to Chateau Ste Michelle Winery and back. The race starts on the trail at the intersection of NE 116th Street and Sammamish River Trail. All registered runners receive custom designed Santa Bear T-Shirt, Cliff bar and photo finish. The course is flat and fast with a few winding turns ending at Sixty Acres Park. Run, jog, trot. Beat the Bear the Santa Bear and win an authentic Beat the Bear Medallion!

Event details and schedule

The Santa Bear 10k 'I beat the Bear the Santa Bear'  starts promptly at 9 am on Saturday December 14, 2024 at the intersection of NE 116th Street and the Sammamish River Trail at the 60 Acre Park in Redmond Washington. The race is chip timed. Local Covid 19 mandates are in effect.  There will be cash awards for the top finishers M-F 1st, 2nd and 3rd. All kids will receive candy canes from Santa Bear at the finish. Hot chili will be available at the race finish. Ribbons to all age group winners 5 deep. Random door prizes will be awarded at the finish. Custom designed Santa Bear T-shirt, Finisher Medal and Sticker 'I beat the Bear the Santa Bear', hand towel and pictures with Santa Bear are included in your registration. All net proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Be Safe!