Mott Miles Challenge: Run With The Bears

Challenge yourself on a unique, flexible course at the Mott Miles Challenge: Run With The Bears in Flint on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

This innovative event on the Mott Community College campus gives you three hours to run or walk as many 1-mile loops as you choose on a traffic-free course, starting at 9:00 AM.

Compete for awards in categories like the fastest single mile, fastest to reach 3, 5, or 10 miles, most loops completed, or even attempt the "Mott Marathon" (26 laps) for a major prize.

Every participant receives a long-sleeved tech shirt and a substantial 4-inch finisher medal, celebrating personal achievement in a festive "Party Central" atmosphere with music and cheering spectators.

Organized by the renowned Crim Fitness Foundation, the event offers professional organization with convenient packet pickup and clear award rules for both runners and walkers.

Register early to secure the best price for a highly engaging race format that puts you in complete control of your distance and pace for the morning.

Lace up for a community celebration of fitness where every loop completed is a victory, and the only limit is the clock—perfect for goal-setters and fun-seekers alike.

Join the Bears for a third annual tradition that redefines the race experience, proving that motivation and camaraderie come in loops, not just straight lines.