Bear Lake Ultra

🎉 Welcome to Year 9!

24 hours of FUN! This means you can run, walk, go fast, go slow! Do as many loops as you want or can!

All profits from the race are given to Lions Bear Lake Blind Camp (501c3). In 8 years we have raised over $66,000! to the Camp.

📝 Registration

• Cost: $96.00 (Early registration) and 1 pair of Gloves or Mittens, a Winter hat, or a Scarf (pick one) Dropped off at packet pick up. (The gloves, mittens, hats and scarfs will be given to people in need throughout the community)

🎁 Included in Registration

• Swag: Hooded sweatshirt (Must be registered by 9-1-26)
• Dinner: Friday night Dinner for all runners at Packet Pick up.
• Camping: Camping for the weekend (sorry no campers/ RV's)
• Mystery gift: (Must be registered by 9-1-26)

Fully stocked Aid station: We take our Aid Station food seriously. Included but not limited to: PBJ, Soup, Pop, Fruit, Cookies, Candy, Pretzels, Gummy Bears, Water, Grilled Cheese, Brownies, Rice Crispy Treats, Pizza, Pickles, Bacon, Watermelon, Fresh cooked cookies, quesadilla, Chips, Veggies, and MUCH MORE! Not included: -- Gels, other supplements, meds (ie. Ibuprofen) (Please come prepared if you have special dietary needs).

🛠️ Extras

• Gear Swap: On Friday we will have a Used Gear Swap table at packet pick up/dinner.
• Charity Collection: We will also be collecting used eyeglasses and race medals (1/2 Marathon and farther) for charity.

🏃 Course

Runners will loop around the Camp along rolling hills on single-track trails, wide trails, some grass and a few bridge crossings completing as many loops (3.1 mile loop) as you want and at any pace during the 24 hours. At any time, runners can take a break and continue on the course within the 24 hours.

ℹ️ Useful Information

• Start Time: Race begins at 8am
• Event Type: Chipped event.
• Cup Less: Cup less race.
• Facilities: Heated Indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station.

Pacers are allowed after 50 miles or dark. The aid station is at the start/finish. Camping: All registered runners can set up a tent and camp Friday and or Saturday night near the aid station (10X10). Cars are not able to park in the camping area at the aid station/start/finish. All cars will be parked in the parking lots. Course passes the parking lots every lap. “Car camping” is allowed. Sorry no RV’s, campers, etc.

Top male/female runner (most completed loops) receive a custom pint glass. Belt buckle for all runners completing 100 miles or more (Partial loops will not be counted).

🌲 About Bear Lake Camp

Bear Lake Camp is owned and operated by Lions Visually Impaired Youth Camp, Inc. a 501C-3 Non-Profit Corporation. The camp is financially supported by the Lions, Lioness and Leos, as well as Foundation grants and individual donors throughout Michigan.

🚫 Policies

Sorry no refunds, defers, transfers, or virtual options.

🌟 Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!

Aid Station Sponsor: Dexter Lions Club www.dexterlions.org

Gold Sponsor: Julie Krumholz Mortgage www.Julieyourloangal.com

Silver Level Sponsor: Runnin' Gear Running and Walking Shop www.myrunningear.com, Mayville Veterinary Clinic https://mayvillevet.com, Choice One Bank www.choiceone.bank, Fraser Lions Club www.fraserlions.com, Lake Orion Lions Club https://lakeorionlions.org

Bronze Sponsor: First Choice Heating and Cooling www.firstchoiceheat.com, Stoney Creek Oil Change www.valvolineglobal.com, Ann Arbor Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ann_arbor_host/index.php, Hartland Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/hartlandmi/, Minden Lions Club www.facebook.com/MindenCityLions/, Bay City Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/baycitymi/index.php, Dearborn Ham www.dearbornbrand.com

Jr. Sponsor: The Brokerage Real Estate Enthusiasts https://thebrokerageree.com, Howard City Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/howardcitymi/, Pennfield Lions Club www.lionsclubs.org, Paw Paw Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/pawpawmi, Lennon Lions Club www.facebook.com/lennonlionsclub/, Hillman Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/hillman/index.php, Momma B’s Pizza www.mommabspizzeria.com, Squirl Nut Butter www.squirrelsnutbutter.com, Turtle Gloves www.turtlegloves.com

Product Sponsors: Cottage Outfitters, Caseville, #1 Nails, Shelby Township, Mr. C's Car Wash, EJ Nicks, Lapeer, Blend Frozen Yogurt, Lapeer, Kookys 'n Cream, Lapeer, Tilted Axis Brewing Company, Lapeer, Bordines, Rochester, The Candied Squirrel, Caseville Hardware. Past BLU Sponsor.

For more information, visit the race page: Bear Lake Ultra Race.