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 the event base listed at 801 4th Ave E. The races are presented by Hunter Subaru and the courses are USATF sanctioned and certified. The half marathon reports less than 400 feet of elevation gain.
Distances:
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- 8k
Both in-person and virtual options are offered. Race services include chip timing, complimentary race photos, a finisher medal for all finishers, and one-of-a-kind prizes for overall and age group winners. Entry swag is a long sleeve dri-fit shirt for half marathon entrants and a short sleeve dri-fit shirt for 8k entrants; shirts are free if registered before September 13, and available for purchase in limited quantities afterward. Additional participant benefits listed include a Hunter Subaru goody bag and complimentary beer for those 21 and older at Oklawaha Brewing.
The course runs largely on a greenway and is described as mostly flat and spectator friendly. Packet pickup is available at Oklawaha Brewing and at Jackson Park. The event is part of the Appalachian Trilogy Series and includes a fall market on race day at Jackson Park with local vendors, live music, food, and apple cider donuts supplied by Bright Branch Farms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
