Bear River Crawl
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Bear River Crawl
The 22nd annual Bear River Crawl is a 5K run/walk held in Petoskey, Michigan. The event donates all proceeds to the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders. The course follows one side of the Bear River, crosses a footbridge, then continues on a gravel trail that runs next to the river. The final mile runs through shaded areas beside rapids.
The event takes place at Bay Front Park, 101 E Lake St, Petoskey, MI 49770. Registration opens on 2026-03-28 and closes on 2026-07-11. The listed registration fee is $25.00.
Awards are given for overall male and female finishers and for the top male and female finishers in each age division. Age divisions include: 15 & under; 16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-75; 76-79; 80 & over.
The description emphasizes the riverside setting and trail surfaces: paved to a footbridge then gravel alongside the river, with shaded running in the closing section and audible river rapids nearby. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
