Lake Wilderness Park, Maple Valley WA
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!
- 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).
- Accompaniment: 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
PARKING
- Location: Parking will be available at Lake Wilderness Park.
- Carpooling: 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
- Location: Pre-race packet pick up will be offered at Road Runner Sports in Kent.
- Items: Come and get your race bib and t-shirt* before the race.
- Race Day Needs: Grab all of your race day needs when you come in to grab your race bib!
- *T-shirts: T-shirts only guaranteed for those who register by May 31st.
CHIP TIMING
- Provider: Chip timing will be provided by Tortoise and Hare Timing.
- Chip Placement: 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.
- Based On: 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
- Beneficiary: Proceeds from the Bear Run will benefit Tahoma High School distance running programs administered by the Tahoma Cross Country Running Club.
- Support: Funds fill a wide range of needs for our large team of athletes including support for athletes and families.
- Scholarships: Multiple scholarships awarded each year, and travel expenses beyond what is available from the school district budget.
- Value: These kids work hard and run hard all year while maintaining exceptional grade point averages. They deserve our support!
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
- Email: Send email to Katie Leh at mvbearrunwalk@gmail.com
RACE INFORMATION
- Date: June 27, 2026
- Location: Lake Wilderness Park, Maple Valley, WA
- Race URL: Register here
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