A note from Daphne Kirkwood, founder of the non-profit iDream Athletes Foundation and owner and Race Director of iDaph Events. Today I am here to give you updates regarding iDream Athletes Foundation and the winter programs that we typically would be starting soon....

Black Bear Half Marathon Pre-Event Information

We can’t wait to cheer you on at the Black Bear Half Marathon on Saturday, October 10th at Jackson Park in Hendersonville, NC. Thank you for supporting our event and our small business. Please check here for updates as we get closer to race day!
THIS EVENT IS HAPPENING RAIN OR SHINE!
Transferring to Virtual
If you are interested in transferring your in-person running event to Virtual, here’s how!
Visit our registration page in Race Roster by clicking HERE. You can transfer up until 7am on race day. There are instructions on the Race Roster page AND at the link below.
CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO TRANSFER TO VIRTUAL
Hot Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and more!
Bare Bones Coffee House will be at the Black Bear Half event this Saturday selling their delicious brew and other hot beverages! Check out their website for more info. They do accept cash or card! BARE BONES BREW HAUS WEBSITE
Interactive Digital Event Guide
Click here to access our Digital Interactive Event Guide! This guide will tell you everything you need to know for the Black Bear Half, such as packet pick-up information, the course, what to expect, and more!
Black Bear Half Hub Map
Click here to access the Black Bear Half Hub Map. This guide will tell you everything you need to know for the Black Bear Half, such as packet pick-up information, the course, what to expect, and more
Podcast
Listen to our iDaph Events Podcast for pre-event information about the Black Bear Half. Download on Apple iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN.
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