BEAR CHASE
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 310 Central Ave, Bertha, MN
- Distance
- 1 Mile Run/Walk · 5k Run · 5k & 1 Mile Double
From the Organizer
BEAR CHASE
1 MILE & 5K
1 mile at 8:30AM & 5k at 9:15am.
PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TO RIDE THE SHUTTLE BUS TO THE START LINE.
Location: Bertha-Hewitt High School
Registration:
1-Mile Run/Walk: $20
5k Run: $30
1-Mile/5k Run Double: $35
On-Line Registration ends July 8th.
After June 28th price increases $5 per race and shirts are NOT guaranteed.
Race Day Registration is from 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Course:
-Participants in both races will take a shuttle bus out to the start line and will finish in front of the Bertha-Hewitt School.
-1 Mile course is all paved. Flat and Fast.
-5k Course small rolling hills and fast!
Awards!
-Preregister to ensure receiving a T-shirt. (Limited sizes/quantities after June 28th.)
-Ribbons awarded to the top three finishers in each division for both races.
-Trophies to the top male and female in both races.
Course Records:
1 Mile Female: Kendra Miller 5:26.12 (2025)
1 Mile Male: Kenny Miller 4:32 (2022)
5k Female: Kendra Miller 19:49.22 (2025)
5k Male: Kenny Miller 16:39 (2022)
Double Records:
Male: Kenny Miller 21:11 (2022)
Female: Kendra Miller 24:15.34 (2025)
For more details/questions call 218-255-3121 Or Email: Kenny.Miller@isd786.org
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wadena 3 S, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bertha, MN
Elevation
1,402 ft
Nearest Airport
BRD
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport · 44 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 129 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the BEAR CHASE?
- BEAR CHASE is a running race held in Bertha, Minnesota on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the BEAR CHASE?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Bertha, Minnesota at 310 Central Ave, Bertha, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the BEAR CHASE?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
BEAR CHASE
Jul 11, 2026