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Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k
Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k is a 8k (in-person), Half Marathon (in-person), VIRTUAL 8k and VIRTUAL Half Marathon event held in Hendersonville, North Carolina. It was last held on October 11, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 515 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Hendersonville, NC
- Field size
- ~515 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 11, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Hendersonville, North Carolina
- Distances
- 8k (in-person), Half Marathon (in-person), VIRTUAL 8k, VIRTUAL Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 515 runners
- Course
- Relatively flat to rolling loop course through paved greenways; USATF-certified with roughly 440 ft (half marathon) / 210 ft (8k) of elevation gain per organizer-linked route data.
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $105 (from findarace.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:20 AM EDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified
- Course profile — 8K
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 50°F at the start, 78% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k
The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k, presented by Hunter Subaru, is an annual fall race that starts and finishes at Jackson Park in Hendersonville, North Carolina, following paved roads and forested greenways through the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills. Launched in 2020 as the first half marathon held in Hendersonville, both the half marathon and 8k courses are USATF-certified with under 400 feet of elevation gain.
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Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k: common questions
- When is the Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k held?
- In Hendersonville, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k offer?
- 8k (in-person), Half Marathon (in-person), VIRTUAL 8k and VIRTUAL Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k?
- About 515 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $105 (from findarace.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k start?
- 8:20 AM EDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k?
- about 50°F at the start, 78% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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