Bear Lake Ultra

Bear Lake Ultra Race Details

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

• Fee: Registration fee includes one pair of Gloves or Mittens, a Winter hat, or a Scarf (pick one) dropped off at packet pick up.
• Community Support: 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 to guarantee asked for size.
• Friday Night Dinner: For all runners at Packet Pick up.
• Camping: For the weekend (sorry no campers/RV's).
• Mystery Gift: Surprises await participants.
• Aid Station: Fully stocked with PBJ, Soup, Pop, Fruit, Cookies, Candy, Pretzels, Gummy Bears, Water, Grilled Cheese, Brownies, Rice Crispy Treats, Pizza, Pickles, Bacon, Watermelon, and more!

Extras

• Used Gear Swap: Available at packet pick up/dinner on Friday.
• Charity Collection: Collecting 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 want and at any pace during the 24 hours. Runners can take breaks and continue on the course within the 24 hours.

Useful Information

• Start Time: Race begins at 8am.
• Chipped Event: All participants will have timing chips.
• Cup Less: This is a cup-less race.
• Facilities: Heated indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station.
• Pacers: Allowed after 50 miles or dark.
• Camping: Registered runners can set up a tent (no cars in camping area) near the aid station.

Awards

• Top Runners: 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).

Host Information

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.

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!

• Aid Station Sponsor: Dexter Lions Club (www.dexterlions.org)
• Gold Sponsor: Julie Krumholz Mortgage* (www.Julieyourloangal.com)
• Silver Level Sponsor: Runnin' Gear Running and Walking Shop (www.myrunningear.com)
• More Sponsors: Mayville Veterinary Clinic* (https://mayvillevet.com), Choice One Bank (www.choiceone.bank), and more!

Race Information

For more details, please visit the race page: Bear Lake Ultra Race.