Hair of the Bear 15K
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Event overview
The Hair of the Bear 15K & 5K takes place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Shawnee On Delaware, Pennsylvania, with the venue at Shawnee Inn and ShawneeCraft Brewing Company. The race offers the following distances:
- 15K Run
- 5K Run/Walk
Entry fees listed are $56 for the 15K and $46 for the 5K. Prices increase after January 1, 2026.
Course and race services
The 5K course runs on the Shawnee Inn property and neighboring roads and finishes at ShawneeCraft Brewery. The 15K starts and finishes at the brewery and includes about 5 miles on the McDade Trail system along the Delaware River. The 15K includes approximately 4 miles of paved roads; the 5K is about 90% paved. Races are professionally chip timed. Water stations and course marshals are placed at key locations. Packet pick-up is scheduled on race day at ShawneeCraft brewery; a second packet pick-up date is to be determined.
Post-race, awards and swag
Finishers receive a brunch buffet. Participants 21 and older receive one complimentary ShawneeCraft beer; soda is available for those under 21. Live music will take place in the brewery during the post-race period. Awards include medals for the top three overall and age-group male and female winners in categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, and every 10 years thereafter. Race swag includes custom-designed shirts in adult, women's, and youth sizes, custom finisher medals, a custom beer glass, and free downloadable race and after-party photos. Spectators are welcome; food and beer are available for purchase. The race is held rain or shine; there are no refunds or deferrals. Volunteers are needed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
