Bearathon Course Information
Please note that total distances listed on MapMyRun are longer than the actual race route. Mapping software, though generally accurate is not as precise as actual race measurements. Course maps provided below are intended to provide participants with a basic understanding of the race courses, not exact distances and measurements. Mile markers on maps below may not reflect exact mile marker locations on race course due to map software discrepancies.
Click here to view an interactive map of the half marathon route.
Click here to view an interactive map of the Sic 'Em 6K route.
Course Restrictions
- Dogs are not allowed on the half marathon course.
- Strollers are not allowed on the half marathon course. The Sic 'Em 6K course does permit strollers.
- Dogs are not allowed on the field of McLane Stadium.
- Runners are not permitted to receive mechanized support in reaching the finish line, such as that provided by a vehicle, a golf cart, a scooter, or a bicycle. Runners must reach the finish line entirely under their own power.
- Race organizers are permitted to decide if something is allowable or not.
Distances and Elevation
Why does my GPS watch say I ran farther than 13.1 miles?
The course is GPS, map, and manually verified. We manually travel the route every year to ensure distances are correct. Though the race course is the same for everyone, each runner takes a different path along the course, resulting in slight variations in distance traveled. It is race industry best practice to design a route that is slightly longer to ensure each runner covers the appropriate distance. Additionally, GPS watches, though increasingly accurate, have been shown to report inconsistencies in distances due to irregularities in satellite connection.
What is the elevation gain?
Each runner selects a slightly different path along the race course, resulting in variations in individual statistics. However, in 2024, our data indicated the half marathon featured 1,302 feat of total ascent throughout the entire course.
Course Restroom Facilities
Restrooms will be marked throughout the course for runners. The start/finish area will also have easily accessible restrooms available to runners and spectators
Support Stations
The Bearathon features three types of support stations along the course.
- Water Stations: Feature water and electrolyte drink mix. A water station will be located near each mile of the half marathon course except for mile 13. Energy gels will be available at some but not all water stations on the half-marathon course.
- Aid Stations: Feature band aids, anti-chafing balm, sunscreen, etc. for minor medical issues. There are three aid stations located at mile five, nine, and at the start/finish area.
- Medical Stations: Staffed by medical professionals who can address major health-related issues. Medical stations are located at the start/finish area and Lovers’ Leap.
Course Markings
The route will be designated by white chalk blazes along the ground, barricades, cones and other physical markers.
Mile markers are GPS and map verified but are still an approximation. Though the race course is the same, each runner takes a different path along the course, resulting in slight variations in distance traveled.