2026 The BEAR - Run to the East
October 10th and 11th, 2026
Join us on an automobile adventure traveling through Historic Towns and Landmarks on Scenic Arizona Roadways.
This year's tour will go East from Mesa to the Hon Dah Resort Casino in Pinetop with a lot of interesting stops along the way and is sure to be a great experience. At our stop in Globe you can enjoy coffee and doughnuts. Then take a self tour of the Historic Jailhouse - $5.00 fee. Also visit the Old Courthouse Art Gallery featuring a number of local artists. A short walk on Broad street is the famous Pickle Barrel Store - Registration Now Open
This year's event will depart from Rt 202 & Dobson Rd. Registration opens at 7:30am
Take Dobson Rd (Exit 10) on Rt 202 and head South to Bass Pro Drive. - Turn Left (1st light) onto Bass Pro Drive Turn Left (next light) Behind Cracker Barrel (1007 N Dobson Rd. Mesa AZ 85201) Turn Right at the first driveway into Parking Lot Check in at Registration Desk.
There will be people directing you where to park. We will begin releasing cars around 8:30am. The Tour photo will be taken as you depart from the starting point.
Visit our BEAR Events Page for more information and pricing.
This years Charity Raffle for Baskets benefits Arizona Compassion in Action Food Bank.
