Olavi Suomalainen, winner of the 1972 Boston Marathon, will inaugurate the unveiling of our mobile exhibition.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
12:00 noon - 3 p.m.
corner of B Street/145 Seaport Blvd. (steps away from the Seaport World Trade Center)
Boston Waterfront
FREE retro Karhu t-shirts to first 20! Goody bags for all. Read MoreOn a humid and windy day in Ft. Lauderdale, the Karhu Bear fought through the elements to finish the Karhu 5k in 24 minutes. Coincidentally, he also finished in 24th place. The first 10 lucky finishers who outlasted the bear earned a free pair of Karhu shoes for their effort. Seasoned local runner Paul Marmaro, who became the Karhu Bear for the day, said that this effort in the heavy and fur-laden bear suit was harder than the Olympic Trials prep training he did while in his prime!
CHICAGO, IL - On Saturday, June 4, 2011, the national 13.1 Marathon® Series produced by US Road Sports & Entertainment Group made its way to the Windy City for the 3rd year in a row, bringing out over 4,400 runners to Chicago’s lakefront. The half-marathon started and ended at the South Shore Cultural Center, the site of the climactic closing concert in the movie “Blues Brothers.”
CHICACO, IL April 12, 2011
First 10 5K Racers who beat the running bear win new Karhu running shoes.
April 4, 2011
Karhu 5K challenged runners to "Beat the Karhu Bear" in Flushing Meadows New York. Six runners win free running shoes!
Karhu Unveils New Advances in Award-Winning Fulcrum Running Shoe Technology
Launches Spring 2011 Fast2 and Strong2 models to help runners Move Forward
Runners Can Win $100K Or “Beat The Karhu Bear,” At 13.1® Marathon New York On Saturday, April 2
USRS Offers Largest Half-Marathon Prize Ever for World Record; First 10 5K Racers Who Beat Runner In Bear Costume Win New Karhu Running Shoes
March 19, 2011 – Karhu means ‘bear’ in Finnish and today the bear came out of hibernation to challenge racers to beat him across the finish line during the Run Wild 5k in Atlanta.
The Karhu Bear finished in tenth place out of 842 runners with a time of 20:02. The runners who beat him all received a free pair of Karhu running shoes and “I beat the bear” t-shirt for their achievement in “Beating the Karhu Bear”.
The Run Wild 5k challenge is part of the Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon weekend festivities.
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Bill Moss of Marietta to run in Karhu Bear Outfit this Saturday
For Immediate Release, March 16, 2011: Because Karhu mean’s ‘bear’ in Finnish, The Run Wild 5K, a part of the Publix Georgia Marathon race weekend of events, invites runners to come out on Saturday, March 19, and try to "Beat the Karhu Bear." The first 10 runners who "Beat the Karhu bear” during the 5K and cross the finish line before the bear, will be presented with a coupon good for a FREE pair of Karhu running shoes of their choice.
Read MoreRobert Wade of Arlington, VA Crossed Finish Line First as Top Male Finisher Wearing his KARHU Racers
WASHINGTON, DC -- The 5th Annual Nation’s TriathlonTM To Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society took place today in the nation’s capital, featuring a record field of 4600 competitors, including Mayor Adrian Fenty, competing in the shadow of our national monuments and memorials. Craft was the official performance apparel brand sponsor for the race and KARHU footwear was the official sponsor of the run course.
From New York to Los Angeles, Legendary Running Brand Helps Half Marathoners Move Forward™ to the Finish Line
WASHINGTON, DC – Organizers of The Nation’s Triathlon™ To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced today that Craft and KARHU have signed on for the second year as official sponsors of the Nation’s Triathlon™ taking place on Sunday, September 12, 2010 in Washington, D.C. With a 900% registration growth...
Re-Thinking Barefoot Running: New Study Suggests Traditional “Cushion and Correct” Technology At Fault, Not Running Shoes
Read MoreBeverly, MA (January 12, 2010) – Today, KARHU, Finland’s Legendary Running Brand, announced another addition to its growing team of experts. Goran Bergsten joins the KARHU executive team as General Manager, Nordic Region, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the sports industry to the company.
Read MoreLegendary Finnish Running Brand Expands its Reach to Germany, Austria and Italy
Beverly, MA (October 29, 2009) – KARHU, Finland’s legendary running brand announced today that it is expanding in Europe. This coming spring Karhu will be reaching a significantly wider European distribution network. On the heels of launching award-winning Fulcrum footwear in N. America in 2009, KARHU will soon be available in the Finnish, German, Austrian and Italian markets in Spring 2010.
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