The Running of the Bears – Vestal, NY 2026
Date
April 25, 2026
Location
Vestal, NY
Venue
Vestal High School
Start Time
9:00 AM
Events
1/2 Mile Fun Run (Not Timed), 5k Walk ($25 Adult or $15 Student), 5k Run ($25 Adult or $15 Student)
Includes
T-Shirt
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Vestal High School students and staff welcome you to our annual 5k road race for charity. Proceeds from this race are donated to Team Hopefull: Fighting Prader-Willi Together. Entry Fee: 1/2 Mile Fun Run (Ages 3-11) - FREE 5k Walk or 5k Run: Adults $25. Students $15 There will be a free half-mile fun run indoors for kids starting at 9:00 a.m. Then walkers start at 9:30 and runners begin the race at 10:00. This is a certified 5K course. The race is chip-timed and results will be available immediately following the race. We have refreshments and space indoors for pre-race warm up or post-race cool down. There are awards and prizes for top finishers overall male and female as well as age- group awards.
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