About the 2023 Great Bear Run - May 21, 2023
The Great Bear Run is a major running event in the west suburbs of Boston. It's truly multi-generational.. It has many unique traditions. This the 31st Year of Running !!!
The events include
The 2023 race is similar to other years with some minor differences
For more information about the Great Bear Run, email greatbearrun@gmail.com or call 857-205-2932
Register here and Event Schedule and Directions and Results and GBR Records and Photos and View the Course
The events include
- 5K run (for all ages)
- 1 Mile Run (for all ages)
- 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run (for all ages)
- Bearathon (26. 2 meters) (for age 0-3)
- 100 Meter (for ages 4-5)
- 200 Meter (for age 6)
- 400 Meter (for age 7-12)
The 2023 race is similar to other years with some minor differences
- Trophies to Age Groups (1st - 3rd)
- Medals to all others
- Teddy Bears to all Kids (under 12)
- Cotton T-shirts to first 450
- $100 - $75 - $50 to 5K 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
- $300 to first sub-14:45 5K finisher
- USATF Certified 5K Course
- See the race course at www.viewtherace.com
For more information about the Great Bear Run, email greatbearrun@gmail.com or call 857-205-2932
Register here and Event Schedule and Directions and Results and GBR Records and Photos and View the Course
Age Groups
5K: 0-6, 7 , 8, 9, 10, 11. 12. 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-85, 85-89, 90+1M: 0-5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 40-59, 60-69, 70+
100: 4-5
200: 6
400: 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12
Bearathon (26.2 yards) - 0-3
1 Mile Fun Walk / Run: All ages
Easy Registration Process
- Register online or by mail
- (optional) Pick up your shirt and runner number on Sat, May 20 (10-12 noon) at the Pollard School
- Show up 30 minutes before your race
- Pick up any trophy day of race
What You Get
- Medal or Trophy (1st 3 places in age group)
- Multi-color T-shirt (1st 650 registrants)
- Runner Number
- Teddy Bear (age 12 and under)
Hearty Souls Brave 90s to Run at the 2022 Great Bear Run
Hundreds of runners from from as far away as California braved record breaking high temperatures to run at the Great Bear Run on May 22, 2022.
Casey Roche of Needham won the 5K in 17:28. Linda Spooner of Sturbridge won the the gals in 19:40. Just short of his 90th birthday, Anthony Bellucci continued his his appearance at the race.
The top 5K age adjusted finishers were Harry Stants (.823), Linda Spooner (.81) and 8-year-old Mara Monetti (0.80)
13-year-old Sebastian Culleton of Wellesley won the 1 Mile Run for the boys and men in a remarkable 5:33 given the weather. 15-Year-Old Taylor Partridge of Needham topped the girls and women in 6:19
The top 1M age adjusted finishers were Sebastian Culleton (.76), Ellouise Culleton (.71), and Taylor Partridge (.70)
Husband and wife Ed Anderson and Tee Stock both set individual age group records in the 5K (see below).
Casey Roche of Needham won the 5K in 17:28. Linda Spooner of Sturbridge won the the gals in 19:40. Just short of his 90th birthday, Anthony Bellucci continued his his appearance at the race.
The top 5K age adjusted finishers were Harry Stants (.823), Linda Spooner (.81) and 8-year-old Mara Monetti (0.80)
13-year-old Sebastian Culleton of Wellesley won the 1 Mile Run for the boys and men in a remarkable 5:33 given the weather. 15-Year-Old Taylor Partridge of Needham topped the girls and women in 6:19
The top 1M age adjusted finishers were Sebastian Culleton (.76), Ellouise Culleton (.71), and Taylor Partridge (.70)
Husband and wife Ed Anderson and Tee Stock both set individual age group records in the 5K (see below).
5K Run Course Records
20:23 Greta Hammer, Needham (Girls - 14)
26:36 Tee Stock, Needham (Women - 57)
31:38 Cullene Murphy, Brookline (Women - 68)
49:13 Karen Ahern, West Roxbury (Women - 73)
24:05 Seth Kostick, Jamaica Plain (Boys - 7)
20:21 Ed Anderson, Needham (Men - 59)
1:08.5 Edward Ginsberg, Lexington (Men - 83)
1:08:41 Anthony Bellucci, Needham (Men - 89)
20:23 Greta Hammer, Needham (Girls - 14)
26:36 Tee Stock, Needham (Women - 57)
31:38 Cullene Murphy, Brookline (Women - 68)
49:13 Karen Ahern, West Roxbury (Women - 73)
24:05 Seth Kostick, Jamaica Plain (Boys - 7)
20:21 Ed Anderson, Needham (Men - 59)
1:08.5 Edward Ginsberg, Lexington (Men - 83)
1:08:41 Anthony Bellucci, Needham (Men - 89)
1 Mile Run Course Records
6:34 Marco Mura, West Roxbury (Men - 54)
6:34 Marco Mura, West Roxbury (Men - 54)
Over 150 runners and walkers from as far away as Indiana and from ages 1 to 89 competed in the 30th Great Bear Run held from October 10-18, 2020.
Christopher Klucznik of Needham won the 5K in 17:33. 14-year old Miley Bletzer of Hampton NH led the girls and women in 20:21. Octogenarians Phyllis Mays and Anthony Bellucci continued their regular appearances at the race.
Guillermo Leiva of Natick won the 1 Mile Run in 5:59. Tee Stock of Needham topped the girls and ladies in 7:59
Top finishers in the 400 were Evan Stern of Needham in 1:12 and Annaikiah Donahue-Wilfred of West Bridgewater in 1:17. 5K records broken included: (Age 14) Miley Blether of Hampton NH - 20:21, (Age 43) Eleiza Cove of Needham - 21:14, (age 57) Ed Anderson of Needham - 20:14, (Age 88) Anthony Cellucci of Needham - 54:20, (Age 89) Phyllis Mays of Needham - 1:j11.39
Results
Christopher Klucznik of Needham won the 5K in 17:33. 14-year old Miley Bletzer of Hampton NH led the girls and women in 20:21. Octogenarians Phyllis Mays and Anthony Bellucci continued their regular appearances at the race.
Guillermo Leiva of Natick won the 1 Mile Run in 5:59. Tee Stock of Needham topped the girls and ladies in 7:59
Top finishers in the 400 were Evan Stern of Needham in 1:12 and Annaikiah Donahue-Wilfred of West Bridgewater in 1:17. 5K records broken included: (Age 14) Miley Blether of Hampton NH - 20:21, (Age 43) Eleiza Cove of Needham - 21:14, (age 57) Ed Anderson of Needham - 20:14, (Age 88) Anthony Cellucci of Needham - 54:20, (Age 89) Phyllis Mays of Needham - 1:j11.39
Results
Surprise Showers Don't Dampen the 2019 Great Bear Run
Hundreds of runners from from 50 towns and as far away as North Caroline from age 1 - 87 gathered for the 29th Great Bear Run on Sunday, May 19, 2019
Alex Kramer of Cambridge won the 5K in 16:22. 11-Year-Old Abby Artebence led the girls and women in 19:38. Octogenarians Phyllis Mays and Anthony Bellucci continued their regular appearances at the race.
The top 5K age adjusted finishers were Andrew Gardiner (.9061), Abby Artabence (.86) and Mary Jan O'Donnell (0.84)
12-Year-Old Miles Sandoski of Lincoln won the 1 Mile Run for the boys and men in 5:22. 12-Year-Old Francesca Keeley of Waltham topped the gals in 6:17
9-Year-Old Speedster Blake Carr of Needham broke the 16-year-old 400 meter record by 6 seconds in 1:12.5 . 9-Year-Old Eva Geddes sprinted a 1:20.9 400 in breaking another 16-year-old record for girls. 7-Year-Old Addison Bligen of Newton completed the record breaking with a time of 1:27.5 beating another 16-year-old record.
Alex Kramer of Cambridge won the 5K in 16:22. 11-Year-Old Abby Artebence led the girls and women in 19:38. Octogenarians Phyllis Mays and Anthony Bellucci continued their regular appearances at the race.
The top 5K age adjusted finishers were Andrew Gardiner (.9061), Abby Artabence (.86) and Mary Jan O'Donnell (0.84)
12-Year-Old Miles Sandoski of Lincoln won the 1 Mile Run for the boys and men in 5:22. 12-Year-Old Francesca Keeley of Waltham topped the gals in 6:17
9-Year-Old Speedster Blake Carr of Needham broke the 16-year-old 400 meter record by 6 seconds in 1:12.5 . 9-Year-Old Eva Geddes sprinted a 1:20.9 400 in breaking another 16-year-old record for girls. 7-Year-Old Addison Bligen of Newton completed the record breaking with a time of 1:27.5 beating another 16-year-old record.
5K Run Records
22:43 Amelia Sinnett, West Newton (Girls - 9)
19:38 Abby Artabence, Sherborne (Girls - 11)
19:47 Nell Haney, Needham (Women - 19)
23:05 Mary Jane O'Donnell, Wellesley (W-64)
26:41 Karen Lein, Burlington (Women - 61)
28:33 Caron Strinai, Lynnfield (Women - 63)
39:24 Karen Ahern, West Roxbury (F - 70)
59:06 Phyllis Mays, Needham (Women - 87)
21:43 Alex Giaquinto, Quincy (Boys - Age - 8)
17:38 Alex Petersen, Brookline (M - Age - 15)
16:39 Andrew Gardiner, Dover (Men - 53)
18:48 Bruce Cullen, Needham (Men - 54)
22:06 Marshall Randolph, Wellesley (M - 70)
24:01 Dennis Herman, Wellesley (Men - 73)
33:22 Pauol Schell, Malden (Men - 81)
35:47 Tom Lawrence, Newton (Men - 82)
37:48 Kevin O'Farrell, Plymouth (Men - 80)
49:41 Anthony Cellucci, Needham (Men - 87)
22:43 Amelia Sinnett, West Newton (Girls - 9)
19:38 Abby Artabence, Sherborne (Girls - 11)
19:47 Nell Haney, Needham (Women - 19)
23:05 Mary Jane O'Donnell, Wellesley (W-64)
26:41 Karen Lein, Burlington (Women - 61)
28:33 Caron Strinai, Lynnfield (Women - 63)
39:24 Karen Ahern, West Roxbury (F - 70)
59:06 Phyllis Mays, Needham (Women - 87)
21:43 Alex Giaquinto, Quincy (Boys - Age - 8)
17:38 Alex Petersen, Brookline (M - Age - 15)
16:39 Andrew Gardiner, Dover (Men - 53)
18:48 Bruce Cullen, Needham (Men - 54)
22:06 Marshall Randolph, Wellesley (M - 70)
24:01 Dennis Herman, Wellesley (Men - 73)
33:22 Pauol Schell, Malden (Men - 81)
35:47 Tom Lawrence, Newton (Men - 82)
37:48 Kevin O'Farrell, Plymouth (Men - 80)
49:41 Anthony Cellucci, Needham (Men - 87)
400 Meter Run Records
1:27.5 Addison Bligen, Newton (Girls - Age 7)
1:20.9 Eva Geddes, Needham (Girls - Age 9)
1:12.5 Blake Carr, Needham (Boys - Age 9)
1:27.5 Addison Bligen, Newton (Girls - Age 7)
1:20.9 Eva Geddes, Needham (Girls - Age 9)
1:12.5 Blake Carr, Needham (Boys - Age 9)
1 Mile Run Records
6:17 Amanda Pasko, Wellesley (Women - 23)
8:43 Karen Lein, Burlington (Women - 61)
5:22 Miles Sandowski, Lincoln (Boys - 12) tie
9:28 Tom Abbott, Natick (Men - 75)
6:17 Amanda Pasko, Wellesley (Women - 23)
8:43 Karen Lein, Burlington (Women - 61)
5:22 Miles Sandowski, Lincoln (Boys - 12) tie
9:28 Tom Abbott, Natick (Men - 75)
About The 2019 Great Bear Run - Sunday, October 19, 2019
It's a major running event in the west suburbs of Boston. It's truly multi-generational.. It has many unique traditions. It is The Great Bear Run, Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Pollard School, 200 Harris Avenue, Needham MA 02492. Events include 5K Run, 1 Mile Run, 1 Mile Prostate Cancer Walk / Run, and many kids races. This year's 5K is dedicated to the memory of Talia Newfield and Adrienne Garrido.
--- Event Proceeds go to benefit Prostate Cancer Research---
Register here and Event Schedule and Directions and Results and GBR Records and Photos and View the Course
--- Event Proceeds go to benefit Prostate Cancer Research---
Register here and Event Schedule and Directions and Results and GBR Records and Photos and View the Course
Virtual Racing
- Can't run the 2020 Great Bear Run? Live too far away, out of town, injured or ill, time or event conflict?
- Register as a Virtual Runner
- You will receive a race medal, T-shirt, race booklet, runner number & teddy bear (children)
Age-Adjusted Awards
- Tired of competing against 25-year-olds for overall trophies and cash?
- Age-Adjusted Awards - similar to handicapping - we compare your time to everyone the same age running 5K or 1M across the country and give you a rating.
- We compare age-adjusted ratings across the GBR field.
- Top GBR ratings yield trophies (5K, 1M) and cash (in 5K)
- This is in addition to our regular unadjusted finish awards.
Age Groups
5K: 0-6, 7 , 8, 9, 10, 11. 12. 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-85, 85-89, 90+1M: 0-5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
400: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
200: 6
100: 4-5
Bearathon (26.2 yards) - 0-3
Early Runner Number Pickup
10 am - 12:00 pm on Saturday, October 17Pollard School Parking Lot, 200 Harris Ave, Needham MA
Pick up your T-shirts and runner numbers
**NOTE -- You can always pick these up on race day.
- Trophies to ALL age group 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places!!!
- Full color cotton T-shirts to first 420 paid registrants!!!
- Medals to all other runners
- Teddy bears to ALL kids
- Refreshments
- Live Entertainment, the Great Bear, Music
- $100 to 5K winners (regular & age-adjusted)
- $300 to 1st runner breaking 14:45 in 5K
- Large trophies to 1 Mile Run and 5K children age group winners
- More information: Contact us.
Needham Bank 5K Grand Prix
- Run the 5K in at least three of the following 2020 races: Needham New Years 5K (January 1), Great Bear Run (October 18, YMCA 5K (July 4), Jog Your Memory (September 13), BIGGSteps 5K (November 15) and qualify for cash awards
- Run in 4 or 5 of the races and win a special Grand Prix prize
- Compete for cash and other prizes
- Fastest total time over 3 races wins: 1st - $500, 2nd - $250, 3rd - $100
- Best Age-Adjusted finishes win awards
Rain & Thunderstorm Forecast Fizzles - 2018 Another Super Great Bear Run
Hundreds of runners from from 50 towns and as far away as Florida from age 1 - 86 gathered for the 28th Great Bear Run on Sunday, May 20, 2018
Christopher Klucznik of Needham won the 5K in 16:21. Shea Newman of Midfield led the women in 19:40. Octogenarians Phyllis Mays and Anthony Bellucci continued their regular appearances at the race.
Brendan Ashman of Needham won the 1 Mile Run in 5:41 with 13-year-old Maylin Carr of Needham tops for the gals in 6:25.
8-Year-Old Phenom Blake Carr of Needham broke the 16-year-old 400 meter record by almost 6 seconds in 1:12.7. Blake broke the record for 7-year-olds last year.
9-Year-Old Nate Sykora, also of Needham, tied a 15-year-old 400 meter record in 1:18.5.
Birthday girl Nancer Ballard of Medfield and Karen Ahern of West Roxbury ran the first 5K for their (exact) age in Great Bear Run history.
Christopher Klucznik of Needham won the 5K in 16:21. Shea Newman of Midfield led the women in 19:40. Octogenarians Phyllis Mays and Anthony Bellucci continued their regular appearances at the race.
Brendan Ashman of Needham won the 1 Mile Run in 5:41 with 13-year-old Maylin Carr of Needham tops for the gals in 6:25.
8-Year-Old Phenom Blake Carr of Needham broke the 16-year-old 400 meter record by almost 6 seconds in 1:12.7. Blake broke the record for 7-year-olds last year.
9-Year-Old Nate Sykora, also of Needham, tied a 15-year-old 400 meter record in 1:18.5.
Birthday girl Nancer Ballard of Medfield and Karen Ahern of West Roxbury ran the first 5K for their (exact) age in Great Bear Run history.
5K Run Records
44:11 Evelyn Scheufele, Newton (Girls - 5)
24:13 Amelia Sinnett, West Newton (Girls - 7)
21:52 Evelyne Schenk, Natick (Women - 50)
22:21 Mary McNulty, Medway (Women - 55)
30:11 Nancer Ballard, Medfield (Women 64)
39:18 Karen Ahern, West Roxbury (Women - 69)
57:57 Phyllis Mays, Needham (Women - 86)
38:03 Massimo Neretti, Needham (Boys - 5)
29:25 Gabriel Bearkats, Watertown (Boys - 6)
19:28 Matthew Berardi, Hingham (Boys - 12)
50:01 Anthony Cellucci, Needham (Men - 85)
44:11 Evelyn Scheufele, Newton (Girls - 5)
24:13 Amelia Sinnett, West Newton (Girls - 7)
21:52 Evelyne Schenk, Natick (Women - 50)
22:21 Mary McNulty, Medway (Women - 55)
30:11 Nancer Ballard, Medfield (Women 64)
39:18 Karen Ahern, West Roxbury (Women - 69)
57:57 Phyllis Mays, Needham (Women - 86)
38:03 Massimo Neretti, Needham (Boys - 5)
29:25 Gabriel Bearkats, Watertown (Boys - 6)
19:28 Matthew Berardi, Hingham (Boys - 12)
50:01 Anthony Cellucci, Needham (Men - 85)
400 Meter Run Records
1:12.7 Blake Carr, Needham (Boys - 8)
1:18.5 Nate Sykora, Needham (Boys - 9)
1:12.7 Blake Carr, Needham (Boys - 8)
1:18.5 Nate Sykora, Needham (Boys - 9)
1 Mile Run Records
10:46 Sonja Jacobson, Needham (Girls - 4)
6:55 Amanda Pasko, Wellesley (Women - 22)
12:42 Elita Pastra-Landis, Norton (Women - 70)
8:53 Tom Abbott, Natick (Men - 74)
10:46 Sonja Jacobson, Needham (Girls - 4)
6:55 Amanda Pasko, Wellesley (Women - 22)
12:42 Elita Pastra-Landis, Norton (Women - 70)
8:53 Tom Abbott, Natick (Men - 74)
Great Weather Opens Up for 2017 Great Bear Run
Over 1000 runners and walkers from 66 towns from age 8 months old to 92 years young gathered for the 2017 Great Bear Run.
Dan Vassalo of Peabody repeated his 2016 win in the 5K in 15:24 while Katrina Vassal won for the women in 19:07.
11-year-old Zander Laidlaw of Needham won the 1 Mile in 5:57 with Emily McCann of Needham tops for the women in 6:40
92-year-old Sylvia Feiner of Scarsdale NY finished her first Great Bear Run 5K in 1:45.01!
Karen Lein took time to runner 24th Great Bear Run before her wedding shower later that day. She holds 11 race records. Results More Photos
Dan Vassalo of Peabody repeated his 2016 win in the 5K in 15:24 while Katrina Vassal won for the women in 19:07.
11-year-old Zander Laidlaw of Needham won the 1 Mile in 5:57 with Emily McCann of Needham tops for the women in 6:40
92-year-old Sylvia Feiner of Scarsdale NY finished her first Great Bear Run 5K in 1:45.01!
Karen Lein took time to runner 24th Great Bear Run before her wedding shower later that day. She holds 11 race records. Results More Photos
High Summer Temperatures Greet 2015 Great Bear Run !!!
Runners turned out in strength for our 25th Great Bear Run with runners from 73 towns as far away as Switzerland and from 11 months old to 83 years young in age.
37-year-old Michael Chettle of Easton captured the 5K in 17:21. Julie Hannon of Needham was tops for the gals in 20:02. 14-year-old Zane Reservitz of Easton (19:47) and 13-year-old Bailey Cohen of Natick (22:03) torched the road for the kids.
Abdi Ibraham of Boston won the 1 Mile in 4:57 to complement his 2nd overall in the 5K. Whiz kid 12-year-old James Donahue of Reading claimed 2nd in 5:21 (breaking the 23-year-old record of 5:31 for 12-year-old boys). 9-year-old Mia Barrus of Cranston RI (6:34) won for the girls
Hundreds of youths from the Needham Track Club ran. Results More Photos
37-year-old Michael Chettle of Easton captured the 5K in 17:21. Julie Hannon of Needham was tops for the gals in 20:02. 14-year-old Zane Reservitz of Easton (19:47) and 13-year-old Bailey Cohen of Natick (22:03) torched the road for the kids.
Abdi Ibraham of Boston won the 1 Mile in 4:57 to complement his 2nd overall in the 5K. Whiz kid 12-year-old James Donahue of Reading claimed 2nd in 5:21 (breaking the 23-year-old record of 5:31 for 12-year-old boys). 9-year-old Mia Barrus of Cranston RI (6:34) won for the girls
Hundreds of youths from the Needham Track Club ran. Results More Photos
5K Record Falls at Sunny 2014 Great Bear Run !!!
Results and Many More Photos
Runners turned out in strength for our 24th Great Bear Run with runners from 73 towns as far away as North Carolina and from 10 months old to 82 years young in age.
20-year old Amos Sang of Springfield clocked 14:45 to soundly break the course record to win the 5K. Jessica Rice of Needham was tops for the gals in 18:00, recording the 3rd best time in GBR history. 15-year-old Kevin Quinn of Needham (19:39) and 10-year-old Carmel Fitzgibbon of Weston (21:41) torched the road for the kids.
17-year-old Justin Skelly of Needham won the 1 Mile Run in 5:37. 11-year-old Morgan Nault of Manchester won for the girls in 6:17.
Two youth teams came out in strength -- the Needham Track Club and the Haverhill Elites.
Photos by Jack Prior of NewtonSportsPhotography.com
Other Photos on website by Cynthia Hrones
Runners turned out in strength for our 24th Great Bear Run with runners from 73 towns as far away as North Carolina and from 10 months old to 82 years young in age.
20-year old Amos Sang of Springfield clocked 14:45 to soundly break the course record to win the 5K. Jessica Rice of Needham was tops for the gals in 18:00, recording the 3rd best time in GBR history. 15-year-old Kevin Quinn of Needham (19:39) and 10-year-old Carmel Fitzgibbon of Weston (21:41) torched the road for the kids.
17-year-old Justin Skelly of Needham won the 1 Mile Run in 5:37. 11-year-old Morgan Nault of Manchester won for the girls in 6:17.
Two youth teams came out in strength -- the Needham Track Club and the Haverhill Elites.
Photos by Jack Prior of NewtonSportsPhotography.com
Other Photos on website by Cynthia Hrones
2013 Great Bear Run Draws 1400 in Great Weather !
Results and Many More Photos
Runners turned out in strength for our 23rd Great Bear Run with runners from 87 towns as far away as Las Vegas and from 6 months old to 81 years young in age.
46-year old Peter Hammer of Needham clocked 16:18.7 to win the 5K. Jessica Rice of Needham was tops for the gals in 18:09.7, recording the 3rd best time in GBR history. 11-year-old Jeremy Darisse of Haverhill (20:13.0) and 12-year-old Jasmine Tiamfook of Wellesley (21:52.4) torched the road for the kids.
Alex Eid of Needham captured the 1 mile run in 5:31.9 with local 16-year-old Justin Skelly in hot pursuit at 5:35.5. 11-year-old Cecelia Burke of Haverhill won for the girls (6:29.9). Peter Crapsey of Haverhill was a triple youth age group winner in the 5K, 1M, and 400.
Two youth teams came out in strength -- the Striders Running Club from Natick and the Haverhill Elites.
Photos by Jack Prior of NewtonSportsPhotography.com and Photos by Arturo Gossage
Runners turned out in strength for our 23rd Great Bear Run with runners from 87 towns as far away as Las Vegas and from 6 months old to 81 years young in age.
46-year old Peter Hammer of Needham clocked 16:18.7 to win the 5K. Jessica Rice of Needham was tops for the gals in 18:09.7, recording the 3rd best time in GBR history. 11-year-old Jeremy Darisse of Haverhill (20:13.0) and 12-year-old Jasmine Tiamfook of Wellesley (21:52.4) torched the road for the kids.
Alex Eid of Needham captured the 1 mile run in 5:31.9 with local 16-year-old Justin Skelly in hot pursuit at 5:35.5. 11-year-old Cecelia Burke of Haverhill won for the girls (6:29.9). Peter Crapsey of Haverhill was a triple youth age group winner in the 5K, 1M, and 400.
Two youth teams came out in strength -- the Striders Running Club from Natick and the Haverhill Elites.
Photos by Jack Prior of NewtonSportsPhotography.com and Photos by Arturo Gossage
Results and Many More Photos
In the 5K, 20-year old Mike Jones of Cambridge clocked 15:43 among a star-studded field that include 5 former winners of the race. Diana Bowser of Needham was tops for the gals in 19:48. 14-year-old MIchael Toolin of North Kingston RI (19:00) and 10-year-old brother, Sam (19:32 - GBR record) torched the road for the kids.
David Cahill of Dorchester captured the 1 mile run in 5:11 with local 14-year-old phenom John Benner in hot pursuit at 5:19. Jessica Klett of Brookline won for the women in a near record time of 5:31.
Photos by Jack Prior of NewtonSportsPhotography.com and Photos by Arturo Gossage
2012 Great Bear Run Draws 1000
Runners increased by 20% for our annual Great Bear Run with runners from 83 communities around New England and from 2 months old to 84 years young in age.In the 5K, 20-year old Mike Jones of Cambridge clocked 15:43 among a star-studded field that include 5 former winners of the race. Diana Bowser of Needham was tops for the gals in 19:48. 14-year-old MIchael Toolin of North Kingston RI (19:00) and 10-year-old brother, Sam (19:32 - GBR record) torched the road for the kids.
David Cahill of Dorchester captured the 1 mile run in 5:11 with local 14-year-old phenom John Benner in hot pursuit at 5:19. Jessica Klett of Brookline won for the women in a near record time of 5:31.
Photos by Jack Prior of NewtonSportsPhotography.com and Photos by Arturo Gossage
Crowds Brave Rain at 2011 Great Bear Run
The strongest turnout in years braved rain to participate in our annual Great Bear Run with runners from as far away as Sweden and from 11 months to 79 years in age.Matt Carter of Saugus clocked 15:48 as he repeated last year's men's 5K win - his 2-year-old son, Charlie, ran in his 1st Bearathon.
Charles Beard repeated multiple men's wins in the 1 Mile Run with 5:27. 13-year-old Valerie Collins of Wellesley scored a women's win in 6:41. Boys winning Bob Ayoub trophies included Sam Thomas, Michael Caron, Jonah Berg, David Muir, Anton Ciccarelli, Peter Crapsey, Jack Cronin, and Jonah Renz. Girls capturing Bob Ayoub trophies were Valerie Collins, Emelyn Chaing, Lexie vonderLuft, Katie Cronin, Lily Segal, Carmel Fitzgibbon, and Anna Barrett.
Our up and coming 4-14 year olds showed their grit in running in downpouring rain to complete 100 meter, 200 meter, and 400 meter races.
Completing the day were the passionate 3K Prostate Cancer walkers, ever resilient in the rain, marching for our day's cause -- Prostate Cancer awareness and research.