43RD Annual
43rd Annual Black Bear Run is a running race on July 4, 2026 in Engadine, MI, featuring the 4 Mile distance.
From the Organizer
43nd Annual Black Bear Run 12K and 6K
The Black Bear Run takes you through scenic trails of the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club. The course is a combination of pavement, gravel
All Runs & Walk start at 8 am. The 12K Run start is at EHS. The buses for the 6K Run & Walk participants will leave EHS at 7:30 am.
On-site registration will be held at Engadine high school from 4 pm to 6 pm on July 3, 2025, and from 6:00 am to 7:00 am on July 4.
All pre-registered participants can pick up their packets at the above times.
All Entrants will receive an Event T-shirt!
Entries received after June 1st, 2025 are not guaranteed shirts.
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/4
High
82°
Low
58°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
24%
Wind
5 mph
Host City
City Elevation
756 ft
Nearest Airport
CIU
Chippewa County International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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4
Days to train
Coming Up
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43rd Annual Black Bear Run
Jul 4, 2026