Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Day Schedule

• 7:30am - 8:30am: Packet pick up and day-of registration*
• 9:00am: 5K race starts
• 10:00am: Awards
• *Note: Day-of registration (until 8:30am) using your personal mobile device, then come pick up your bib from us! No on-site payments will be accepted.

🏞️ Race Course

• Certification: USATF Certified Course!
• Map: 5K Run/Walk Race Course map

🚗 Parking

• Location: Parking will be available at Lake Wilderness Park. We highly encourage carpooling with others.
• Recommendation: Arrive early so you have enough time before race start!
• Details: Please see attached map for specifics. Parking and Race Day Map

🎽 Pre-Race Packet Pick Up

• Date: Pre-race packet pick up will be offered at Road Runner Sports in Kent Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 4-7pm.
• Goods: Come and get your race bib and t-shirt* before the race. Grab all of your race day needs!
• Rewards: Join the VIP Family and get $10 in Rewards Cash to use on your purchase that day. If you are already a VIP Family Member, earn DOUBLE REWARDS on today's purchases.
• Note: T-shirts only guaranteed for those who register by May 31st.

⏱️ Chip Timing

• Provider: Chip timing will be provided by Tortoise and Hare Timing.
• Chips: Disposable chips will be placed on back of bib numbers.

🏆 Awards

• Categorizations: Awards for both males and females will be given in various age groups for in-person race only.
• Timing Basis: Age Group Awards will be given based on Chip Time.
• Age Groups: 0-5, 6-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-100, 100+
• Prizes: 1st place in each age division wins the coveted Bear Run Bear! 2nd-3rd place in each age division receive Bear Run Bells. Special awards for top 3 overall men and women will be based on gun time.

Race Results

• Details: Official race results will be posted on our website and online at Tortoise & Hare Timing.
• Timing Concept: Results will be based on chip time (crossing start line to crossing finish line).

🛒 Strollers, Dogs & Water

• Strollers: We encourage the use of jogging strollers along the trails of this family-friendly 5K!
• Dogs: Out of consideration for other participants, dogs will not be allowed on the course (with the exception of service dogs).
• Refreshments: We do offer water at the end of the race.

❤️ Giving Back to the Community

• Benefit: Proceeds from the Bear Run will benefit Tahoma High School distance running programs administered by the Tahoma Cross Country Running Club.
• Use of Funds: The funds fill a wide range of needs for our large team of athletes, including support for athletes and families who need help with team participation and summer camp fees, scholarships awarded each year, and travel expenses.
• Commitment: These kids work hard and run hard all year while maintaining exceptional grade point averages. They deserve our support!

📧 For Further Information

• Contact: Send email to Jeff Brady at tahomaxcrc@gmail.com