Running in Big Sky 6/20

I’ll be in town 6/20-6/21. I’m currently training for a race and my training program calls for a 12 mile run while I’m there.

I was really excited to log some miles in such a scenic area, but I’m anxious about running in grizz country. I was gunna pick up some bear spray and run with it, but I have 0 experience actually using bear spray. I also don’t have a buddy to run with.

I don’t want to be a touron that gets mauled by a bear. Does anyone have any tips or advice on running in the area to avoid death? Anyone want to go for a 12 mile run on 6/20 at ~9:30 min/m pace??