BEAR CHASE

Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

Location: 310 Central Ave, Bertha, MN 56437
Type: Run

Official registration Past results

Race feel

A competitive 1 Mile and 5K event in Bertha, MN, known for its fast, paved courses and awards for top finishers.

Competitive

Join the BEAR CHASE 1 Mile and 5K in Bertha, MN, for a morning of friendly competition. This event offers both a flat, fast 1-mile course and a 5K with small rolling hills, both designed for speed. Runners will enjoy a unique start with a shuttle bus ride to the line, finishing right in front of Bertha-Hewitt High School. Celebrate your effort with awards for top finishers and age division placements, plus a guaranteed T-shirt if you register early.

What to expect

Run a fast, paved course, with a 1 Mile option or a 5K featuring small rolling hills.
A shuttle bus will take you to the start line, with the finish at Bertha-Hewitt School.
Compete for ribbons and trophies, with course records to chase.

Standout details

Shuttle bus to start line
Awards for top finishers and age divisions

From the organizer

BEAR CHASE 1 MILE & 5K 1 mile at 8:30AM & 5k at 9:15am.

PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TO RIDE THE SHUTTLE BUS TO THE START LINE.

Location: Bertha-Hewitt High School

Registration:

1-Mile Run/Walk: $20 5k Run: $30 1-Mile/5k Run Double: $35 On-Line Registration ends July 8th. After June 28th price increases $5 per race and shirts are NOT guaranteed . Race Day Registration is from 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Course:

-Participants in both races will take a shuttle bus out to the start line and will finish in front of the Bertha-Hewitt School.

-1 Mile course is all paved. Flat and Fast.

-5k Course small rolling hills and fast!

Awards!

-Preregister to ensure receiving a T-shirt. (Limited sizes/quantities after June 28th.)

-Ribbons awarded to the top three finishers in each division for both races.

-Trophies to the top male and female in both races.

Course Records :

1 Mile Female: Kendra Miller 5:26.12 (2025)

1 Mile Male: Kenny Miller 4:32 (2022)

5k Female: Kendra Miller 19:49.22 (2025)

5k Male: Kenny Miller 16:39 (2022)

Double Records:

Male: Kenny Miller 21:11 (2022)

Female: Kendra Miller 24:15.34 (2025)

For more details/questions call 218-255-3121 Or Email: Kenny.Miller@isd786.org