Around New England · Sports For Subscribers Runner Beats Personal Best — While Being Chased By Bears By Matt McDonald July 7, 2017 · 1:29 PM EDT · Updated June 25, 2025 1:41 PM Advertisement Listen to audio version of this article Members only Subscribe to listen A runner in Auburn, Maine was about six miles into a long run when he encountered two bears, who stopped him and then chased him. A runner in Auburn, Maine was about six miles into a long run when he encountered two bears, who stopped him and then chased him.… Advertisement Read Next Before Red Sox Prospect Braiden Ward Stole Bases, He Won BMX Races Payton Tolle Talks The Day He Went All-In on Pitching, Red Sox Fans, and Prayer Boys Help Two Massachusetts Girls’ Volleyball Teams Start Season Undefeated What Will the Red Sox Wild Card Roster Look Like?