BB
Black Bear Half Marathon & 8K
Race Date
Oct 11, 2026
Location
Hendersonville, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Location
- Hendersonville, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Heritage2/20
1 year running
Size14/15
~523 finishers a year
Momentum5/5
growing or steady
Loyalty0/20
0% returning runners
Course & details3/15
2 timing sources
National draw8/10
runners from 21 states
Front-pack speed3/5
winner 1:19:14
Weather5/10
typical high 69°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
69°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Black Bear Half Marathon & 8K?
The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8K is held on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Where does the Black Bear Half Marathon & 8K take place?
It takes place in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
What distances does the Black Bear Half Marathon & 8K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Black Bear Half Marathon & 8K course flat and good for a PR?
The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8K is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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