It's still on!
WINDING SINGLE TRACK AND LOGGING ROADS IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS
Custom hats for half-marathon and 5k
Kids run for free!
WINDING SINGLE TRACK AND LOGGING ROADS IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS
Custom hats for half-marathon and 5k
Kids run for free!
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Though much has changed these past months, you can rest assured that the Black Bear Trail Runs will still be here in Waterville Valley on Labor Day weekend. Join us in New Hampshire’s White Mountain hide-away for a run on our smooth, winding, beautiful trails beneath towering four-thousand footers. Take your pick of three trail races around the Valley’s historic forested trails. Every runner gets a custom 2020 Black Bear medal, a custom 2020 Black Bear hat, and entry into the post-race raffle! Run your hardest and you might take home a locally handmade mug and your pick of the well-stocked prize table.
New in 2020
Kids Run Free, NEW half-marathon and 5k courses, NEW 2020 Black Bear hats, and NEW finisher medals!
Summary of Updates - May 27, 2020
New in 2020
Kids Run Free, NEW half-marathon and 5k courses, NEW 2020 Black Bear hats, and NEW finisher medals!
Summary of Updates - May 27, 2020
- The race is limited to only 50 participants. Waitlists are available and will be given priority if we can raise capacity.
- Join us for The Black Bear Virtual Race - get ALL the same gear as at the live race and MORE prizes!
- Runners will start 1 at a time based on their submitted seed times. These will be requested at a later date.
- All points of typical interaction at the race will be contactless.
- The finish line will be wide open so you can keep your distance during your epic finishes.
- All food and drink will be in single serving packaging or served safely by a member of our crew.
- Supporting WVES
Your race entry to any of the events, even the virtual race, will support the Waterville Valley Elementary School PTA in their mission of fostering student growth and development through exploration and adventure. Last year’s participants helped maintain this year’s afterschool programs. The parents, teachers, and students appreciate all your support!
Kids Run Free!
Waterville Valley Ski Resort is well known for its unique “Kids Ski Free” program. Introducing… Kids RUN Free! Children under 13 years may sign up to run in the 1 mile or 5k distances. Kids Run Free participants MUST sign up online or on race day. Select the “Kids Run Free” options when checking out online.
The Races - Course maps will be relseased before the races
The Black Bear Half Marathon
You get a custom hat, finisher’s medal (if you finish!), and prize raffle entry. Be sure to pace yourself as you race along this NEW 13.1-mile course along the oldest maintained trail network in the US. Starting and finishing in the picturesque Townsquare, the route rolls along the valley floor and into the hills as you travel in the shadows of the 4,000 foot peaks of Tecumseh, the Osceolas, and the Tripyramids. Three aid stations with water, hydration supplement, and nutrition. Terrain detail: 85% double-track trail, 14% single-track trails, 1% road.
The Black Bear 5K
You get a custom hat, finisher’s medal (if you finish!), and prize raffle entry. Challenge yourself and support WVES on this 5K course along the valley floors’ forested trails. NEW for 2020, the course will run along wide dirt double-track and some windy single-track around the valley’s south-end trails with NO ROAD! Terrain detail: 90% double-track, 10% single-track.
The Bear Cub Fun Run
The whole family, including Grandma and Grandpa, will enjoy the scenic 1-mile Bear Cub Fun Run! Whether you take in the Valley's grand views at a walk or make a mad dash for the finish line, you'll lend your valuable support to students at WVES and take home a signature Black Bear medal waiting for you at the finish line. This year’s custom Black Bear hat can be purchased along with your registration. Terrain type: 100% double-track trail.
The Black Bear Virtual Race
Can’t make it to Waterville Valley? Join us virtually to support WVES and get the same custom Black Bear race bib, hat, and medal. We have some special prizes lined up for the fastest 5k, fastest half-marathon, most creative GPS art, and best finisher photo. To be considered for prizes you must submit a GPS track of your run. All gear and prizes will be sent right to your front door. Terrain detail: you choose! Registration coming soon
Other Details
Raffle for EVERYONE
All participants will receive an entry into the post-race prize raffle that will include great goodies from a wide range of vendors including Waterville Valley Resort and local businesses. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased, all proceeds go to WVES. We will have a large open space near Town Square where we can all spread out safely for this at 12:30pm.
Registration and Check-in
Race-day check-in will be done contactless to keep you and our crew safe. Each racer will have a bag prepared for them with their bib, hat, and other goodies 5 days before race day to ensure they’re not contaminated. Our crew at registration will be outfitted with masks and gloves when they hand over your bag of goodies. You will fill out your participant liability waiver when you sign up online. Hats and raffle tickets will be available for purchase at check-in with cards or contactless payment only.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will have water, Untapped Maple hydration supplement, and gels. The half-marathon will have 3 aid stations and the 5k will have 1 distributed around the course. Locations of the aid stations will be detailed in the course map once it is released. To keep you and our crew safe, aid stations will be run in a contactless manner. Single serving cups of water and hydration supplement as well as gels will be served individually by a crew member with gloves and mask. You will not be allowed to fill bottles directly from the water jugs and cups will not be reused. We ask that all participants make sure to properly dispose of their trash at each aid station to limit our crew’s exposure.
Black Bear Hats!
Don't miss out on these sweet-as-honey caps! Half marathon, 5k, and Virtual Race participants receive a free hat with their entry. Hats can also be purchased during registration and at the event.
Prizes and Age Groups
Handmade mugs and your pick of a prize: Top 3 female/male overall and 1st female/male in age-groups in the half marathon, top 3 female/male overall in the 5k.
Age Groups: U19, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Our prize sponsors will be announced prior to the race. Expect goodies like free growler fills at The Dam Brew House, gift cards for local gear shops, discounts at local running stores, entries to upcoming races, and much more!
Post-Race Awards
Stick around after the races to keep the fun going! We will hold a raffle and awards party in Town Square at 12:30 after the Cub Fun Run.
Refunds
30 days before race day - Full refund minus $35, credit ($35) for Black Bear 2021 OR all gear (hat, medal, bib) sent to you.
15 days or less before race day - No refund, all gear (hat, medal, and bib) sent to you. Participate in the virtual race!
Virutal Race - No refunds
Race Day Schedule
7:30AM Check-in opens
9AM Black Bear Half Marathon
11:30AM Black Bear 5K
12:00AM 1mi Cub Fun Run
12:30PM Awards and raffle
All details are subject to change. Participants will be notified of any changes.
Your race entry to any of the events, even the virtual race, will support the Waterville Valley Elementary School PTA in their mission of fostering student growth and development through exploration and adventure. Last year’s participants helped maintain this year’s afterschool programs. The parents, teachers, and students appreciate all your support!
Kids Run Free!
Waterville Valley Ski Resort is well known for its unique “Kids Ski Free” program. Introducing… Kids RUN Free! Children under 13 years may sign up to run in the 1 mile or 5k distances. Kids Run Free participants MUST sign up online or on race day. Select the “Kids Run Free” options when checking out online.
The Races - Course maps will be relseased before the races
The Black Bear Half Marathon
You get a custom hat, finisher’s medal (if you finish!), and prize raffle entry. Be sure to pace yourself as you race along this NEW 13.1-mile course along the oldest maintained trail network in the US. Starting and finishing in the picturesque Townsquare, the route rolls along the valley floor and into the hills as you travel in the shadows of the 4,000 foot peaks of Tecumseh, the Osceolas, and the Tripyramids. Three aid stations with water, hydration supplement, and nutrition. Terrain detail: 85% double-track trail, 14% single-track trails, 1% road.
The Black Bear 5K
You get a custom hat, finisher’s medal (if you finish!), and prize raffle entry. Challenge yourself and support WVES on this 5K course along the valley floors’ forested trails. NEW for 2020, the course will run along wide dirt double-track and some windy single-track around the valley’s south-end trails with NO ROAD! Terrain detail: 90% double-track, 10% single-track.
The Bear Cub Fun Run
The whole family, including Grandma and Grandpa, will enjoy the scenic 1-mile Bear Cub Fun Run! Whether you take in the Valley's grand views at a walk or make a mad dash for the finish line, you'll lend your valuable support to students at WVES and take home a signature Black Bear medal waiting for you at the finish line. This year’s custom Black Bear hat can be purchased along with your registration. Terrain type: 100% double-track trail.
The Black Bear Virtual Race
Can’t make it to Waterville Valley? Join us virtually to support WVES and get the same custom Black Bear race bib, hat, and medal. We have some special prizes lined up for the fastest 5k, fastest half-marathon, most creative GPS art, and best finisher photo. To be considered for prizes you must submit a GPS track of your run. All gear and prizes will be sent right to your front door. Terrain detail: you choose! Registration coming soon
Other Details
Raffle for EVERYONE
All participants will receive an entry into the post-race prize raffle that will include great goodies from a wide range of vendors including Waterville Valley Resort and local businesses. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased, all proceeds go to WVES. We will have a large open space near Town Square where we can all spread out safely for this at 12:30pm.
Registration and Check-in
Race-day check-in will be done contactless to keep you and our crew safe. Each racer will have a bag prepared for them with their bib, hat, and other goodies 5 days before race day to ensure they’re not contaminated. Our crew at registration will be outfitted with masks and gloves when they hand over your bag of goodies. You will fill out your participant liability waiver when you sign up online. Hats and raffle tickets will be available for purchase at check-in with cards or contactless payment only.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will have water, Untapped Maple hydration supplement, and gels. The half-marathon will have 3 aid stations and the 5k will have 1 distributed around the course. Locations of the aid stations will be detailed in the course map once it is released. To keep you and our crew safe, aid stations will be run in a contactless manner. Single serving cups of water and hydration supplement as well as gels will be served individually by a crew member with gloves and mask. You will not be allowed to fill bottles directly from the water jugs and cups will not be reused. We ask that all participants make sure to properly dispose of their trash at each aid station to limit our crew’s exposure.
Black Bear Hats!
Don't miss out on these sweet-as-honey caps! Half marathon, 5k, and Virtual Race participants receive a free hat with their entry. Hats can also be purchased during registration and at the event.
Prizes and Age Groups
Handmade mugs and your pick of a prize: Top 3 female/male overall and 1st female/male in age-groups in the half marathon, top 3 female/male overall in the 5k.
Age Groups: U19, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Our prize sponsors will be announced prior to the race. Expect goodies like free growler fills at The Dam Brew House, gift cards for local gear shops, discounts at local running stores, entries to upcoming races, and much more!
Post-Race Awards
Stick around after the races to keep the fun going! We will hold a raffle and awards party in Town Square at 12:30 after the Cub Fun Run.
Refunds
30 days before race day - Full refund minus $35, credit ($35) for Black Bear 2021 OR all gear (hat, medal, bib) sent to you.
15 days or less before race day - No refund, all gear (hat, medal, and bib) sent to you. Participate in the virtual race!
Virutal Race - No refunds
Race Day Schedule
7:30AM Check-in opens
9AM Black Bear Half Marathon
11:30AM Black Bear 5K
12:00AM 1mi Cub Fun Run
12:30PM Awards and raffle
All details are subject to change. Participants will be notified of any changes.