Run With The Bears 5K

🏃‍♂️Race Overview

"RUN WITH THE BEARS" 5K RUNNERS. THIS IS THE 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEAR FESTIVAL AND OUR 5K RACE!

• Date: 2025-06-07
• Location: 118 Washington Street, Plymouth, NC
• Race URL: Run With The Bears 5K
• Start Time: 7:30 AM

🗺️Race Details

The "Run With The Bears 5K" will be a tour of the historical, river, and downtown districts of the Washington County seat of Plymouth, NC. Runners can expect a relatively flat, road race with a short section along a nature trail with some uneven terrain and gravel.

• Distance: 5K
• Water Stations: 1 water station near the 2 mile mark
• Cannon Start: We will start the race with a full sized replica of a Civil War cannon!
• Sights: Grace Episcopal Church c. 1861, numerous restaurants, and shops

📍Course Map

Runners will enjoy many sites along the way that they will certainly want to re-visit after the race:

• Route: Starting south on Washington Street, right on 3rd Street, and onto Wilson Street.
• Milestones: MILE #1 at the Plymouth Town Boat Ramp.
• Nature Trail: Opportunity to see wildlife such as wood ducks and Canada Geese.
• Historical Sites: Latham House, Loane-Owen House, and Windley-Ausbon House

📝Registration & Fees

Registration: Register online by 5/31/2025 2:00 PM ($35): includes a race t-shirt.

• Race Day Registration: $38 from 6:30- 7:20 AM: shirts not guaranteed.
• Checks made out to: "Washington County Historical Society".
• Packet Pickup: Morning of the race from 6:30- 7:25 AM.
• Finish Line Refreshments: Water and bananas will be provided.