Bear Country 10k
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Event overview
Bear Country 10k & 5k is scheduled for November 14, 2026 in Brevard, North Carolina. The race start and finish are at Oskar Blues Brewery, with courses that use the Brevard greenway and include mountain views. The event offers in-person and virtual options; virtual participants receive mailed swag and are not eligible for awards.
Distances
- 10k
- 5k
- ~0.25 mile Kids Cub Crawl (for ages 12 and under)
Race details and inclusions
10k and 5k registrations include a wooden finisher medal, long sleeve race shirt, chip timing, a donation to Mountain Roots, and an Oskar Blues beer. The Kids Cub Crawl provides a bib and a medal. Strollers are allowed. Dogs are allowed at the brewery but are not permitted to run with participants on the course. Service animals are allowed with prior approval and supporting documentation requested more than five days before race day.
Awards, transfers and policies
Awards are given for overall places (1st–3rd male and female), masters (40+), grand masters (50+) and age groups; age-group awards are pint glasses for top three male and female finishers in listed age ranges. Transfers to a virtual entry, another runner, or a different distance are allowed up to five days before the event; a fee applies if converting to virtual after that cutoff. The organizer has a no-refund policy. Sponsors include Oskar Blues Brewery, The Runners Mechanic, and Mountain Roots. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
