Bear Lake Ultra

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3409 5 Lakes Rd, Lapeer MI

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

🎉 Welcome to 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 Details

Cost: $98.00 (Early registration)
New This Year: 1 pair of Gloves/Mittens, Winter hat, or a Scarf (pick one) Dropped off at packet pick up. (The gloves, mittens, hats and scarfs will be given to people in need throughout the community)

🎽 Included in Registration

Hooded sweatshirt: Must be registered by 9-1-26
Friday night Dinner: Included in registration to all runners who pick up their packet
Camping: Available for the weekend (sorry no campers/ RV's)
Mystery gift: Must be registered by 9-1-26

🍕 Aid Station Details

Fully stocked Aid station: We take our Aid Station food seriously. (Please come prepared if you have special dietary needs). Included but not limited to:

Variety of Foods: 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 MORE!
Exclusions: Gels, other supplements, meds (i.e., Ibuprofen)

🔄 Used Gear Swap

We will have a Used Gear Swap table Friday night at dinner and will be collecting used eyeglasses and race medals (1/2 Marathon and farther) for charity.

🏞️ Course Description

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 want 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 Start: Begins at 8am
Event Type: Chipped event
Cup Less: Race
Facilities: Heated Indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Top male/female runner (most completed loops) receive a custom pint glass. Belt buckle for all runners completing 100 miles or more (Partial loops will not be counted).

🌟 Event Support

Bear Lake Camp is owned and operated by Lions Visually Impaired Youth Camp, Inc. a 501C-3 Non-Profit Corporation. The camp is financially supported by the Lions, Lioness and Leos, as well as Foundation grants and individual donors throughout Michigan.

Sorry no refunds, defers, transfers, or virtual options.