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Black Bear Run 6K/12K

Name: Black Bear Run 6K/12K
Start: 2026-07-04T12:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-04T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Engadine, MI

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6K · 3.7 mi · 12K · 7.5 mi · Walk

Jul 4, 2026 • 8:00 AM EDTEngadine, Michigan, US

On our calendar since Feb 2026

Michigan

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Swag included

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The 44th Annual Black Bear Run takes you through scenic trails of the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club. The course is a combination of pavement and gravel.

All runs and walks start at 8 AM.

12K starts at Engadine High School.
6K participants are bused to start.
Buses for 6K participants will leave Engadine High School at 7:30 AM, or you can be dropped off. Buses are also available for transportation back to the high school.
Each runner gets a dry-fit t-shirt

Trophies are presented to the overall winners.

1st, 2nd, & 3rd place medals awarded to male and female winners of the 12K Run, 6K Run, and 6K Walk for each age division.

Age Divisions: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up

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