The Shawnee State Bear Run is a biannual event, which is held each Fall and Spring on the campus of Shawnee State University.
Bear Run: The Shawnee State Bear Run is a biannual event, which is held each Fall and Spring on the campus of Shawnee State University. The first race occurred in Fall 1995 and has since become a huge tradition at Shawnee State. In the spring of 2017, a new course was created through the campus of Shawnee State and along the Portsmouth Ohio Murals along the Ohio River.
Awards: Overall winner for male and female in 5k and overall winner for male and female for walkers and top 3 in age group categories.
Categories:
| Runner Categories (Male & Female, age on race day |
10 and under |
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11-14 |
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15-18 |
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19-24 |
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25-39 |
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40-54 |
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55-70 |
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70 and up |
| Walker (Male and Female, age on race day) |
59 and under |
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60 and up |
