Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k
Sub-events Details
VIRTUAL 8k
8k (in-person)
Half Marathon (in-person)
VIRTUAL Half Marathon
Event details
The 4th annual Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k presented by Hunter Subaru is back again for 2023 and is USATF sanctioned & certified!
Sanction Number: #142774
8k USATF Certification Number - NC22015DF
Half Marathon Certification Number - NC22016DF
The in-person half marathon and 8k both wind through Hendersonville, NC (near Asheville) on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. There is also a Virtual Half Marathon and 8k running option for runners not able to attend the in-person event.
The Black Bear Half and 8k both offer a scenic, mostly flat course along the Oklawaha Greenway. The Half Marathon has less than 400 feet of elevation gain so you won’t want to miss it!
What's included with your race entry:
- Long sleeve, Brooks dri-fit race shirt, available in men's & women's sizes FREE (until Sunday, September 17th) for Half Marathoners
- Short sleeve, Bella Canvas shirt FREE (until Sunday, September 17th) for 8k participants
- Free finisher medal for all participants
- Hunter Subaru goody bag
- Chip-timing for accurate results
- Very well-marked (and mostly flat) course on a beautiful greenway
- Spectator friendly course
- One-of-a-kind prizes for overall and age group winners