Alaskan Trail Runner Attacked by Bear — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Alaskan trail runner Klaire Rhodes reported a bear attack on Thursday. She sustained minor injuries, including a deep wound and claw marks. Rhodes used bear spray and returned to the trailhead.
Rhodes, a North Face athlete, described the encounter as a nightmare. She chose not to share full details to avoid unsolicited opinions. Despite the risk, she continues to run in the Chugach trails. Read more trail coverage.
The attack impacts Rhodes's upcoming race plans in Europe. She was unsure if it would affect her participation in the CCC in Chamonix, France. Rhodes remains optimistic about returning to running soon. Related: Runner Injured in Anchorage Bear Attack, Third This Summer.
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Pro runner Klaire Rhodes attacked by brown bear in Chugach trails. Alaskan trail runner Klaire Rhodes reported a bear attack on Thursday. She sustained minor injuries, including a deep wound and claw marks. Rhodes used bear spray and returned to the trailhead.
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Runner World published this brief on August 17, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated August 17, 2026.
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