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The Running of the Bears

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

Location
Vestal, NY
Vestal High School, 205 Woodlawn Drive, 13850
Type
WALK
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run or walk a certified 5K with Vestal High School, supporting Team Hopefull's fight against Prader-Willi. A community event for a great cause.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join Vestal High School students and staff for their annual 5K road race, supporting a meaningful cause. This event welcomes both runners and walkers on a certified, chip-timed course. A free half-mile fun run is available indoors for younger participants. Proceeds directly benefit Team Hopefull: Fighting Prader-Willi Together, making your participation a step towards a greater good. Enjoy refreshments and indoor space for pre-race warm-ups or post-race cool-downs.

What to expect

  • Experience a certified 5K course with chip-timed results.
  • Enjoy refreshments and indoor space for warm-ups or cool-downs.
  • Kids aged 3-11 can join a free half-mile fun run indoors.

Standout details

  • Proceeds benefit Team Hopefull
  • Certified 5K course
  • Chip-timed results
  • Free kids' fun run (ages 3-11)

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Chip Timed
  • Free

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 0.5 Miles

    Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $0.00

    Opens Jan 7, 2026, 11:11 AM EST · Closes Apr 22, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 25, 9:30 AM EDT · From $28.00

    Opens Jan 7, 2026, 11:11 AM EST · Closes Apr 22, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 AM EDT · From $28.00

    Opens Jan 7, 2026, 11:11 AM EST · Closes Apr 22, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Hilly road course

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Road
  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Vestal High School students and staff welcome you to our annual 5k road race for charity.  Proceeds from this race are donated to Team Hopefull: Fighting Prader-Willi Together.

Entry Fee: 1/2 Mile Fun Run (Ages 3-11) - FREE 5k Walk or 5k Run: Adults $25.  Students $15

There will be a free half-mile fun run indoors for kids starting at 9:00 a.m. Then walkers start at 9:30 and runners begin the race at 10:00. This is a certified 5K course. The race is chip-timed and results will be available immediately following the race. We have refreshments and space indoors for pre-race warm up or post-race cool down.

There are awards and prizes for top finishers overall male and female as well as age- group awards.

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