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Date:
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Location:
342 Mountain Industrial Drive
Brevard, North Carolina
28712
United States
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10k 5k Run Virtual

November 14 | 10k 10AM | 5k 10:15AM | Cub Crawl 9:40AM

The Bear Country 5k & 10k are family friendly races in the beautiful mountain town of Brevard, NC. Both races start and finish at Oskar Blues Brewery. The courses take runners on the Brevard greenway, where they'll be surrounded by mountain views.

Bring your kiddo along for the Kids Cub Crawl (12 & under) that starts at 9:40am! It's a ~.25 mile run on pavement. Cub Crawlers will receive a bib and race medal.

A wooden Finisher Medal, long sleeve Race Shirt, chip timing, donation to Mountain Roots and an Oskar Blues beer are included in 10k/5k race registration! Oskar Blues has N/A options available as well.

Can't make it to race day but still want the swag? Virtual options available! We'll mail the race shirt, medal, and bib to you after the event. US shipping only.

Strollers are welcome! Dogs are welcome at the brewery but are not allowed to join runners during the race.

*For safety purposes, and in compliance with our race insurance, we do not allow dogs or any other animals to run with participants at our events. Service animals will be allowed with prior approval (more than 5 days ahead of race day send request to info@kickitevents.com) and supporting documentation. Running with your animal will result in disqualification from award categories and timing results.

2026 Adult Long Sleeve Shirt

2026 Youth Long Sleeve Shirt

Mountain Roots is the Non Profit Partner for the 2026 Bear Country 10k & 5k!

Mountain Roots is dedicated to fostering connections between young people, their communities, and the great outdoors. Through hands-on Outdoor Education programs across Western North Carolina, they inspire students to discover themselves, form lasting bonds, and embrace the natural world.

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