Join Fleet Feet West Reading for their 7th annual Teddy Bear Trot!
The Teddy Bear Trot is the perfect blend of running and giving back to our community. All participants are asked to bring a brand NEW Teddy Bear to the event. Participants then join us as we run the bears to Opportunity House in Reading for them to use in their Learning Center.
The run will start and finish at Sly Fox’s Event Venue which is behind the Sly Fox Wyomissing Taphouse. This is not a race, but rather a social group run to give back to our community. Walkers are welcome and there will be a shorter route that is just over 2 miles for anyone who doesn’t wish to complete the 4 mile loop.
The proceeds for this event will be donated to Opportunity House as they continue to serve our unhoused community. Additional monetary donations will be accepted at the event and will be given to Opportunity House to support their endeavors. Non-perishable food items and blankets will also be collected at the start of the run at Sly Fox.
Everyone will have a chance to wear/test Karhu shoes, an exclusive Fleet Feet product. Karhu is the Finnish word for “Bear,” making their brand a perfect partner for this event!
Runners will be sent to Opportunity House to make donations in 3 groups. Groups will depart at 10:00, 10:10, and 10:15 to donate the teddy bears. Please take a look at the pace ranges for each group and sign up for the time that best suits your abilities. The goal is to get to the Opportunity House at the same time to give them the bears and for a group photo. The group will then continue on the 4-mile loop. Those who wish can backtrack back to Sly Fox making the run/walk a little over 2 miles total. There will be group leaders to help direct the runners/walkers.
10:00am – Walkers and 13+ minute milers
10:10am – 10-12 minute milers
10:15am – 8-10 minute milers
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