UltraTrax Bear Creek

You’re In. Welcome to UltraTrax Bear Creek.

On April 3, 2027, you’ll take on a full day of movement, challenge, and time on the trails at Bear Creek Mountain Resort.

Event Overview

• Year: 2027
• Date: April 3
• Location: Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Macungie, PA
• Distances: Choose between 7, 14, 21, or 28 miles

Challenge Yourself

Back for our third consecutive year, Bear Creek delivers a true mountain challenge through wooded trails, winding paths, and varied terrain across the resort.

• Time Limit: 10 hours to complete your distance
• Weight Options: Add a challenge with a 10, 20, or 35 lb. ruck or weighted vest
• Course Support: Clearly marked with bathrooms and aid stations every 2–3 miles
• Pace: Move at your own pace and take breaks as needed

Trek Details

The start line is open between 7am-10am and is divided into corrals based on distance:

• 28 milers: Start at 7am
• 21 milers: Start at 7:45am
• 14 milers: Start at 8:30am
• 7 milers: Start at 9:15am

Bib Pickup

Your bib may be mailed to you in advance or picked up on event morning. Participants registering after March 12, 2027 must pick up their bib in person.

Taking on the Ruck Challenge?

If you registered for a weighted division, you’ll need to bring your own ruck, backpack, or weighted vest.

• Pack Check: Your pack will be weighed before you begin
• Weight Rules: Everything counts toward your required weight except perishable food and drinks

What’s Waiting at the Finish

• Medals: Custom UltraTrax finisher medal (Grey Wolf Medal for 28 and 21 milers, Trail Wolf Medal for 14 and 7 milers)
• T-shirt: UltraTrax event T-shirt
• Patch: UltraTrax patch
• Swag: Additional swag for weighted divisions

Base Camp Experience

After your trek, stick around and enjoy the Base Camp atmosphere at Bear Creek. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, with indoor and outdoor space to recover, refuel, and celebrate with other participants. Friends and family are welcome to join you at Base Camp.

What to Expect at Bear Creek

• Terrain: Travel through Bear Creek’s wooded mountain terrain on winding trails, double-track paths, and steady climbs
• Personal Success: Walk your first 7 miles, chase 28, or add weight to test your limits
• Support: Expect a well-marked course, stocked aid stations every 2–3 miles, and event staff to assist you
• Parking: Complimentary parking available onsite

Conservation Commitment

UltraTrax is about more than just the event: it’s about spending more time outside, moving farther than you thought possible, and helping protect the places that make those experiences possible. A portion of UltraTrax proceeds supports land conservation and organizations working to protect and maintain the trails and outdoor spaces we depend on.

Join Us

You’re officially part of the pack! We’ll see you at Bear Creek.

For more information, visit the event page.