City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

MEDIA ADVISORY

October 16, 2015

CONTACT: Tammy Miller, 874-7465

Bear Creek Run Half Marathon Set

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

WHAT: Bear Creek Run Half Marathon, organized by Columbia Parks and Recreation.

WHEN: Saturday, October 17, Race begins at 8 a.m.

WHERE: Albert-Oakland Park (1900 Blue Ridge Road).

Ample parking near race site for spectators, overflow parking will be available at Oakland Middle School. 

INFORMATION: 

The race is sold out; there are 300 runners registered.

Participants will begin at Albert-Oakland Park, follow the Bear Creek Trail to Cosmo Park, loop around the Antimi Sports Complex, then back onto the Bear Creek Trail to return to Albert-Oakland Park.

Awards given to overall top male and female finishers, as well as the top 3 finishers in 6 age categories.

More details and course map are located here: https://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Activities_and_Programs/BearCreekRun.php



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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