The Big Bear Run 10K
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The Big Bear Run 10k 2026
The Big Bear Run is a 10 km running event held at Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park in Askham Bryan, York, United Kingdom. The route starts and finishes within the park grounds and follows closed public roads through nearby villages. The course is chip timed and run as an England Athletics route.
This event in 2026 supports the rescue and rehoming work for Asiatic Black Bears. The organiser highlights that these bears have been exploited for bile extraction used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and that rehoming animals from small cages remains a priority for the rescue programme managed by the park team.
Event entry includes access to the wildlife and conservation park after the run, and spectator passes can be added. There is also a virtual entry option listed alongside the in-person race. Ticketed finish-line items mentioned for participants include a themed medal and refreshments at the finish.
Ticket sales for the event close on 13 August 2026. The organiser is Curly's Athletes and tickets are sold through EtchRock. The event listing notes the availability of in-person and virtual tickets and indicates that the event will support the park's bear rescue programme. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
