25th Annual Bear Water Run

25th Annual Bear Water Run

Date: September 12, 2026

Location: 5050 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN

URL: Race Registration

Overview

Are you looking for that perfect training run before the Twin Cities Marathon? How about a scenic jaunt around beautiful White Bear Lake? Would you like to participate in a race that give 100% of proceeds back to community charitable organizations?

Register today for the 25th Annual Bear Water Run 10 or 20 mile race.

Race Features

• Themed Water Stops: Managed by local non-profits every two miles
• Champion Chip Results: Accurate race results provided
• USATF Certified Course: Officially sanctioned racing course
• Post-Race Food: An abundance of food at the end of the race
• Tech Shirts: Available for all finishers to be picked up at the end of the race
• Finisher's Medal: All finishers will receive a medal

Registration Fees

• 10 Mile Race: $55 through Sept. 8, 2026
• 10 Mile Late Registration: $60 Sept 9, 2026 to Race Day
• 20 Mile Race: $60 through Sept. 8, 2026
• 20 Mile Late Registration: $65 Sept. 9, 2026 to Race Day

Event Schedule

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Registration Start: 6:30 AM at Ramsey County Beach
• Race Start: 8:00 AM
• Runner Support: Available until 1:00 PM

Packet Pickup

Race number and chip packet pick up is available at the White Bear Lake Armory from 5:30 - 8:30 PM on September 11, 2025. The Armory is located at 2228 4th Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.

Packets may also be picked up at the registration table the morning of the race.