Bear Lake Ultra

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3409 5 Lakes Rd, Lapeer MI

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

🎉 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

Cost: $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 to 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 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. At any time, runners can take a break and continue on the course within the 24 hours.

ℹ️ Useful Information

Race begins: 8am
Chipped event: Yes
Cup less race: Yes
Heated indoor bathrooms: with showers at the aid station.
Pacers: are allowed after 50 miles or dark.
Aid station location: at 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 in the parking lots. Course passes the parking lots every lap. “Car camping” is allowed. Sorry, no RVs, campers, etc.

🏆 Prizes

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).

🌲 About Bear Lake Camp

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.

⚠️ Note

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 Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

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Product Sponsors:

*Cottage Outfitters, Caseville, *#1 Nails, Shelby Township, *Mr. C's Car Wash, *EJ Nicks, Lapeer, Blend Frozen Yogurt, Lapeer, Kookys 'n Cream, Lapeer, *Tilted Axis Brewing Company, Lapeer, Bordines, Rochester*, The Candied Squirrel, Caseville Hardware. *Past BLU Sponsor.

For more information about the Bear Lake Ultra, please visit this link.

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