Bear Lake Ultra

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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

🎁 Included in Registration

• Hooded Sweatshirt: Must be registered by 9-1-25
• Friday Night Dinner: Included in registration to all runners who pick up their packet Friday night.
• Mystery Gift: Must be registered by 9-1-25
• Aid Station: Fully stocked with PBJ, Soup, Pop, Fruit, Cookies, Candy, Pretzels, Gummy Bears, Water, Sara’s famous Grilled Cheese, Brownies, Rice Crispy Treats, Pizza, Pickles, Bacon, Watermelon, fresh cooked cookies, quesadilla, Chips, Veggies, and much more!

We take our Aid Station food seriously. Please come prepared if you have special dietary needs. Not included: Gels, other supplements, meds (ie. Ibuprofen)

🏞️ Course Details

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 (approximately 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.

📝 Useful Information

• Start Time: Race begins at 8am • Chipped event.
• Cup less Race: Please bring your own cup.
• Campsites: Included in the registration fee.
• Facilities: Heated Indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station.

Pacers are allowed after 50 miles or dark. The aid station is next to the start/finish.

⛺ Camping Information

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. The course passes the lots every lap. “Car camping” is allowed. Sorry, no RVs, campers, etc.

Top male/female runner (most completed loops) receives 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.

❌ Refund Policy

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

🔗 More Information

You can find out more details and register for the race at Bear Lake Ultra Registration.