Black Bear Half Marathon
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Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k
The Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k is scheduled for October 11, 2026, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, with activities at Jackson Park and on a nearby greenway. The event is presented by Hunter Subaru and is listed as the fourth event in the Appalachian Trilogy Series.
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 8K
Both courses are USATF sanctioned and certified. The half marathon has less than 400 feet of elevation gain and is described as mostly flat and well marked on a greenway. The event offers both in-person and virtual options for each distance. Race services include chip timing, complimentary race photos, a commemorative finisher medal for all participants, and one-of-a-kind prizes for overall and age-group winners.
Entry benefits listed for registrations before Sunday, September 13 include a long-sleeve dri-fit shirt for half marathon entrants and a short-sleeve dri-fit shirt for 8k entrants; shirts are available later for a fee in limited quantities. Additional event features noted are a Hunter Subaru goody bag, complimentary beer for 21+ at Oklawaha Brewing, post-race snacks and Bright Branch Farms apple cider donuts, and a fall market on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
