16th Annual Bear Foot 5K and Half Mile Fun Run 2021

Short review

In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and prioritize the health and safety of our community and our participants, the Bearfoot 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run has decided to move forward with a Virtual Format for our 16th annual event.  Given the status of the pandemic, we simply cannot offer a traditional race in a manner where the safety and security of our runners, staff, students, volunteers, partners and spectators is optimally achieved.

Our virtual event will offer a “run anywhere” 5K and ½ mile course option. A participant may run any course that they choose between the dates of March 8, 2021 and March 31, 2021.

We will supply the RaceJoy phone app to capture distance and time or a participant may log their time manually on the RunSignUp registration site. In order to utilize the RaceJoy app, participants must carry their smart phone when they run their chosen course. The app will record their time when they have completed their chosen distance. Detailed instructions on the use of the app will be sent to each registered participant.

For the virtual format event, we will not offer overall or age group awards. Instead, we will offer several random drawings for prizes to the registered participants in the 5K event. 

The ½ Mile Fun Run is for students age 1-13. Participants in the ½ Mile Fun Run will not receive a shirt; but each child will receive a medal. There is no registration fee for the ½ Mile Fun Run.

All 5K participants and Phantom Runners will be able to select a hoodie or a t-shirt if registered by 3/23/2021 at 11:59 PM. After 3/23/2021, only t-shirts will be available.