Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K

🏃‍♀️ REGISTRATION

• Cost: $35 for adults: kids 12 and under are FREE, thanks to our sponsors, when you register online by May 31st (a small handling fee will apply for all registrations).
• Requirements: Participants 8 years old and younger must register with and be accompanied by an adult or participant 13 years or older.

🗓️ SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY, 6/27/2026

• 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

• Map: 5K Run/Walk Race Course map

🚗 PARKING

• Location: Parking will be available at Lake Wilderness Park. We highly encourage carpooling with others.
• Arrive Early: Arrive early so you have enough time before race start!
• Map: 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, June 25, 2026 from 4-7pm.
• Materials: Come and get your race bib and t-shirt before the race.
• Guarantee: 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

• Categories: Awards for both males and females will be given in the following age groups for in-person race only.
• Age Group Awards: Age Group Awards will be given based on Chip Time.
• 1st Place: 1st place in each age division wins the coveted Bear Run Bear!
• 2nd-3rd Place: 2nd-3rd place in each age division receive Bear Run Bells.

📊 RACE RESULTS

• Posting: Official race results will be posted on our website and online at Tortoise & Hare Timing.
• Timing: 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).
• Water: We do offer water at the end of the race.

❤️ GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

• Proceeds: Proceeds from the Bear Run will benefit Tahoma High School distance running programs administered by the Tahoma Cross Country Running Club.
• Support: The funds fill a wide range of needs for our large team of athletes.
• Programs: Support for athletes and families who need help with team participation and summer camp fees.
• Achievement: These kids work hard and run hard all year while maintaining exceptional grade point averages.

📧 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

• Contact: Send an email to Katie Leh at mvbearrunwalk@gmail.com