Bear Lake Ultra
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Ultra
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Run, walk, and loop for 24 hours at this cause-driven ultra, supporting the Lions Bear Lake Blind Camp with every step.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseThe Bear Lake Ultra offers a unique 24-hour experience where runners can complete as many 3.1-mile loops as they wish, at any pace. This event is deeply rooted in community support, with all profits benefiting the Lions Bear Lake Blind Camp. Participants can enjoy a weekend of running, camping, and camaraderie, all while contributing to a meaningful cause. It's an opportunity to challenge yourself and make a difference.
From the organizer
Year 9!
24 hours of FUN! This means you can run, walk, go fast, go slow! Do as many loops as you want or can!
All profits from the race are given to Lions Bear Lake Blind Camp (501c3). In 8 years we have raised over $66,000! to the Camp.
Registration
$96.00 (Early registration) and 1 pair of Gloves or Mittens, a Winter hat, or a Scarf (pick one) Dropped off at packet pick up. (The gloves, mittens, hats and scarfs will be given people in need throughout the community)
Included in Registration
• Hooded sweatshirt (Must be registered by 9-1-26)
• Friday night Dinner for all runners at Packet Pick up.
• Camping for the weekend (sorry no campers/ RV's)
• Mystery gift (Must be registered by 9-1-26)
• Fully stocked Aid station: We take our Aid Station food seriously. Included but not limited to: PBJ, Soup, Pop, Fruit, Cookies, Candy, Pretzels, Gummy Bears, Water, Grilled Cheese, Brownies, Rice Crispy Treats, Pizza, Pickles, Bacon, Watermelon. Fresh cooked cookies, quesadilla, Chips, Veggies, ! And MUCH MORE!
Not included: -- Gels, other supplements, meds (ie. Ibuprofen) (Please come prepared if you have special dietary needs).
Extras
-- On Friday we will have a Used Gear Swap table at packet pick up/dinner.
-- We will also be collect used eyeglasses and race medals (1/2 Marathon and farther) for charity.
Course
Runners will loop around the Camp along rolling hills on single-track trails, wide trails, some grass and a few bridge crossings completing as many loops (3.1 mile loop) as you wants and at any pace during the 24 hours. At any time, runners can take a break and continue on the course within the 24 hours.
Useful information
• Race begins at 8am • Chipped event. • Cup less race. • Heated Indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station. • Pacers are allowed after 50 miles or dark. • The aid station is at the start/finish. • Camping: All registered runners can set up a tent and camp Friday and or Saturday night near the aid station (10X10). Cars are not able to park in the camping area at the aid station/ start/finish. All cars will be parked the parking lots. Course passes the parking lots every lap. “Car camping” is allowed. Sorry no RV’s, campers, ect.
