Bear Bash: Race of Champions. 10k

Bear Bash: Race of Champions. 10k takes place in Carencro, Louisiana, on February 20, 2027. Both the 10K and the 5K start together at 8:00 a.m., on the road, so the two fields set off as one and split later in the morning.

Choosing between the two comes down to what your winter has looked like. The 10K suits runners holding 20 miles or more a week who want a longer effort to judge their fitness against; the 5K asks less and lets you run closer to your limit from the gun. A common approach is to enter the 5K in February and come back to the 10K later in the year with a few more weeks of consistent mileage behind you. An 8:00 a.m. start also means both fields are finished well before midday.