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Friday, September 11, 2009 - Registration and Festival
Saturday, September 12, 2009 - Cyclist Tour, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K & Free Kids Run
Run The Bear - Big Bear marathon is a unique and premier sporting event set amidst the breathtaking beauty of the San Bernardino Mountain and Big Bear Lake. The event will take place on Saturday, September 12 and will kick off at 6:30 a.m. with an invigorating and rare opportunity to ride the wide open streets in and around Big Bear Lake. The cycle tour will be followed by a marathon, half marathon, 5K and 1 mile run, all designed specifically to provide a challenging course.
The Big Bear Lake Resort Association offers special lodging deals for the Big Bear Marathon weekend. Marathon participants and spectators can now receive a 10% discount for a one night stay or a 15% discount for two or more nights stay, the weekend of the event at a participating lodge.
In addition, the Resort Association would like to reward athletes who train for the marathon and other high altitude training with its "High Altitude Training" lodging discounts good June 2009 - September 2009 (non-holidays). "High Altitude Training" discounts are 10% for weekends and 15% for midweek non-holiday. View a list of participating lodges offering discounts.
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Run The Bear - Big Bear Lake Marathon Schedule:
Friday, September 11
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Registration and Street Festival
Saturday, September 12
6:30 a.m. - Cycle Tour Start
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Shuttle Bus Service to Half Marathon Start Line
8:30 a.m. - Half and Full Marathon Start
9:30 a.m. - 5K Start
10:00 a.m. - Kid’s Fun Run
2:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Finish Festival