BEAR CHASE
BEAR CHASE is a running race on July 10, 2027 in Bertha, MN, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- July 10, 2027 (352 days to go)
- Location
- 310 Central Ave S, Bertha, MN
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
BEAR CHASE
1 MILE & 5K
1 mile at 8:00AM & 5k at 8:30am.
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 7th.
After June 27th price increases $5 per race and shirts are NOT guaranteed.
Race Day Registration is from 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 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!
-ALL Awards will be presented after the 5k.
-Ribbons awarded to the top three finishers in each division for both races.
-Trophies to the top male and female in both races.
-Door Prizes will be awarded during the presentation.
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
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wadena 3 S, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bertha, MN
City 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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BEAR CHASE
Jul 10, 2027