Angry Bear 5K

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

Location: Marquette, MI; 114 W Spring St, 49855
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

A fun-filled, costume-friendly 5K fundraiser along Marquette's scenic shoreline, culminating in a festival celebration.

Fun
Scenic
Quirky
Festive
For a Cause

Who it's for

For a Cause
Family Friendly

Great for: families, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course

Embrace the spirit of the annual Festival of the Angry Bear with this lively 5K fun-run in Marquette. This untimed event invites you to don your best bear-themed costume and enjoy a scenic out-and-back course along Marquette's beautiful shoreline. More than just a run, it's a dedicated fundraiser, with proceeds supporting Special Olympics of Michigan Area 36. All participants receive a festival wristband, making it a perfect prelude to the spring awakening celebration.

What to expect

Enjoy a relaxed, untimed 5K fun-run experience.
Run along Marquette's picturesque shoreline bike path.
Dress in your best bear costume for a chance to win prizes.
Support Special Olympics of Michigan Area 36 with your participation.

Standout details

Costumes highly encouraged (bear theme)
Fundraiser for Special Olympics
Festival wristband included
Scenic shoreline bike path

Perks & features

Swag Included

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The course

Hilly
Family-oriented

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

5K distance, hilly area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Run for your life & help us restore the roar with a quick family friendly fun-run before the annual spring awakening, Festival of the Angry Bear! Join Ore Dock Brewing Company in conjunction with Queen City Running Company for our fourth annual Angry Bear 5K fundraiser for Special Olympics Area 36. WATCH FOR BEARS! Costumes are not required, but HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!

New this year:

All registrants will receive a festival wristband (value of $10) Baby Bear's may exchange their wristband for a Baby Bear cup, since no cubs under the age of 21 are allowed on festival grounds

There will be no awards ceremony- this is a fun-run fundraiser and is not timed 5 winners with the best costumes will be chosen by race staff, so don't skimp on the fur! Prizes will be a combined ODB x QCRC goodie bag Best dressed winners will pick up their prizes at the finish line (weather permitting) or inside at Queen City Running Company

Donations & a portion of proceeds from the race will go to Special Olympics of Michigan Area 36 (somi.org)

Registration will be open until 12:30pm on race day with bib pickup during the following times:

5pm-7pm Thursday, 4/9 @ Ore Dock 4pm-8pm Friday, 4/10 @ Ore Dock 10am-12:30pm Saturday, 4/11 @ Queen City All bibs must be picked up by 12:30pm the day of the run, runners meet on the bike path at Spring Street and Lake Shore at 12:45pm. This is an out-and-back race, so the race will start and finish on the bike path at the intersection of Spring Street and Lake Shore (just south of the Bell Tower), then it will follow the bike path along Marquette's shoreline to picnic rocks and back.*

Are you ready to run for your life?! Sign up and let's roar!

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