8 races
Event overview
Come and join the spooky Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them or don't have a clue who we're even talking about, I'm sure you will admit that they make for a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn!
How it works
- This is a 7-hour timed challenge event
- You have full control over the distance you want to run
- The minimum distance is 3km, which is part of a lap
- A full lap is 4.37 miles or 7km
- You can run as many, or as few, of these laps as you like
- There will be a 3K and 5K turnaround point within the lap
- Complete 3 laps for a half marathon
- 6 laps for a marathon
- 7 or more for an ultra
- 50km distance available
- Fuel table at the start / finish of each lap
- Receive a themed Care Bears medal and goody bag
- Special distance pins for half marathon and up
Event photos
Event community
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Families
- Newcomers
Shoe type
Road shoes.
Road shoes can be used all year round. There is a short grass section.
Ability level
All abilities are welcome at this super-inclusive event and walkers are welcome too.
Special event
If the event is a special event for you, for instance, your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th, etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event.
- Free parking
- Park
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Event HQ
Herrington Country Park
Chester Road
New Herrington
Houghton le Spring
Tyne and Wear
DH4 7EL
UK
Race HQ
Toilets and changing facilities are available at the start / finish area inside the venue HQ.
Parking
There is parking available at the venue.
Races at event
- Sun 12 Oct
- #1 of 8
09:30
All ages
£16-£18
- 3 km trail running
- Sun 12 Oct
- #2 of 8
09:30
Age 12 & over
£17-£27
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 12 Oct
- #3 of 8
09:30
Age 16 & over
£17-£27
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 12 Oct
- #4 of 8
09:30
Age 17 & over
£17-£29
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 12 Oct
- #5 of 8
09:30
Age 18 & over
£17-£29
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sun 12 Oct
- #6 of 8
09:30
Age 20 & over
£17-£29
- 50 km trail running
- Sun 12 Oct
- #7 of 8
09:30
Age 18 & over
£17-£29
- 30.6 miles trail running
- Sun 12 Oct
- #8 of 8
09:30
Age 18 & over
£17-£29
- 7 hrs trail running