Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k

05/29/2026

Trying to hide our excitement like... 🙈

The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8K presented by Hunter Subaru is back this October, and now is the time to lock in your spot at the lowest price available!

Not only will you get to experience one of Western North Carolina's favorite fall events, but you'll also reserve what might just be one of the best race shirts of 2026. 👀🐻

⏰ Price increase Sunday at midnight.
🎽 Race shirt included with registration.
🐻 Half Marathon or 8K

Register now and save before the price goes up!

03/04/2026

🐻 It's time to sign up!

Prices are about to go up for the Black Bear Half Marathon & 8K presented by Hunter Subaru, and now’s your chance to lock in the lowest rate for WNC’s must-do fall race. Crisp mountain miles, an awesome running community, and one unforgettable finish line are waiting.

Don’t wait — bear with us and grab your spot before prices rise Sunday night! 🍂🏃‍♂️

12/28/2025

10/13/2025

Over 1,000 runners filled the streets of Hendersonville for a picture-perfect fall race day at the Black Bear Half & 8K presented by 🍂🐻 From crisp air to finish line cheers, the energy was unforgettable. Official race photos are ready — find your pictures and share your favorites! Don’t forget to tag us 🏃🏻‍♀️ 📸

10/13/2025

Black Bear photos are UP! 🙌

10/12/2025

🐻 Can’t BEAR How Awesome You All Were!

The 2025 Black Bear Half Marathon & 8K presented by Hunter Subaru was one for the record books — we crushed our all-time participation record on a picture-perfect fall day in WNC! 🍁

THANK YOU for showing up with so much heart, joy, and good vibes — you’re the reason this event keeps getting bigger and better every year.

Huge cheers to all our volunteers, law enforcement, rescue services, and to Henderson County Parks & Recreation for helping us make this event un-bear-lievable! 💙

A BIG ole shout-out to the 200 Appalachian Trilogy finishers who crossed their third and final finish line of the series today — and walked away with some seriously well-earned bling. 🏅✨

Let's keep the incredible energy of racing and community alive! Drop your favorite race moments below in the comments ⬇️

10/11/2025

The course is ready, we just need YOU! 🎉
See you tomorrow for The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k presented by 🐻 Get ready to run an iconic fall race in the heart of The Blue Ridge Mountains! ⛰️ 🍂