The Big Bear Run 10K
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The Big Bear Run 10k
The Big Bear Run 10k is a road running event based at Askham Bryan Wildlife Park and College near York. The course is entirely on local roads and passes through the villages of Askham Richard and Bilbrough. The route begins and ends within the grounds of the wildlife park.
The event is held on closed roads, is chip timed and is England Athletics licensed. Finishers receive a bear themed medal and there is cake at the finish. Admission to Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park is included in the event ticket, with options to buy additional park tickets.
Proceeds from the event support Project Moon Bear, a conservation partner that rescues and rehabilitates Asiatic black bears in South Korea. Funds raised are allocated to essential veterinary equipment, anaesthetic and monitoring equipment for safe health checks, resources for secure relocation to sanctuaries and efforts to raise awareness of rescue and rehabilitation work.
Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park opened in 2017, welcomes around 20,000 visitors a year, hosts schools and community groups, and houses over 100 species. The park is a member of BIAZA. The event is organised by Curly's Athletes, a charity event team that works with multiple charity partners and channels event profit into community activity through its foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
