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Calling All Running Bears!

The 2024 Running of the Bears" 5K Walk and Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Vestal High School!

Make tracks for a good cause! The "Running of the Bears" 5K Run/Walk hosted by the Vestal High School Varsity Club and community sponsors is Saturday, April 13, 2024. Registration is now open for individuals and teams: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Vestal/TheRunningoftheBears 

Running Bears registering by March 28 will receive the 2024 race shirt, designed by a Vestal HS student. Online registration closes April 10.

Bear cubs can once again enjoy the free half-mile "Fun Run" for children, which will begin at 9 a.m. The 5K features staggered race starts for walkers and runners at 9:30 and 10 a.m. Running Bears will take their marks in front of the Vestal High School, 205 Woodlawn Drive, Vestal.

Race-day registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and fees are $25 for adult runners and walkers. Student registration fees for Running Bear participants age 18 and under are $15 per individual runner/walker. 

Posted Thursday, January 25, 2024