FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Running With The Bears™, Bear Growl Gravel Grinder Go Virtual in 2020
Premier running, biking events raise essential funds
for foster children and foster families
Greenville, California - August 3, 2020 - Mountain Circle Family Services
announces their 10th anniversary edition of Running with the Bears™ and the
3rd annual Bear Growl Gravel Grinder will go virtual with a combined event
for 2020.
The event will be held on September 19, 2020 with this year's lineup
including a family-friendly 5K For Foster. Registration is open at:
www.runningwiththebears.org and/or www.beargrowlgravelgrinder.org
Supporting families in the Sierra Nevada region since 1986, Mountain Circle
Family Services encourages athletes to change a child's life one runner and
cyclist at a time. As in years past, 100 percent of proceeds will support
the essential services provided by the organization. This year's theme is
Run. Ride. Let's Do Good Together.
Now more than ever, getting outside to run, bike and train with a personal
goal is keeping individuals, couples and families active and healthy. Each
participant in Running with the Bears will pick their goal distance - 5K,
10K, half marathon or marathon. If riding in the Bear Growl Gravel Grinder,
options include 30, 50, 70 mile categories, on the road or gravel.
This year's virtual event entry fee is $35.00 with the additional
opportunity to become a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Pinnacle VIP Charity Runner
or Cyclist and receive various inspirational pieces from foster children,
local artisans as well as product gift bags.
"In an effort to keep our community and all participants safe during these
challenging times, we made the difficult, yet mindful decision to offer a
combined virtual event for 2020, said Dr. Shauna Rossington, executive
director of Mountain Circle Family Services.
"Simply draw a start line in the ground wherever you are as both events can
now be raced from any location you choose. You get to do your own race, at
your own pace, with family and friends and time it yourself. We are
planning some exciting pre-race training and race day moments for our
virtual community to enjoy. While it may not be the same as running
together on our signature courses in Greenville, CA we can all still
achieve our personal run/ride goals and support the needs of foster
children and our community," added Rossington.
An interactive platform for all participants for the 2020 edition will
include prize giveaways, training tracking, race day leaderboards,
celebrity running guests with exclusive zoom events, and a virtual
opportunity drawing for exciting prizes for athletes and families.
For complete registration information, please visit www.mountaincircle.org
or follow us on Instagram @mountaincircle.
About Running with the Bears and Bear Growl Gravel Grinder
Changing kids' lives one runner/rider at a time with 100 percent of
proceeds going to support the essential services of Mountain Circle Family
Services. www.runningwiththebears.orgwww.runningwiththebears.org and/or
www.bewrgrowlgravelgrinder.org. Follow us on Instagram @mountaincircle.
About Mountain Circle Family Services, Inc.
Mountain Circle Family Services, Inc. is a non-profit community-based
organization, committed to ensuring stability and life-sustaining changes
for foster and adoptive children. Since 1986, Mountain Circle has supported
over 3,500 children and families in their journey to a healthier future.
Our approach is simple: Offer the best possible training to resource
families, provide 24/7 support by experienced social workers/mentors, and
equip older foster youth with the skills they will need to be productive
adults in the real world. Mountain Circle is committed to assist, educate,
and support children, youth, and families in being successful through best
practice knowledge, quality and sustainable programs.
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