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
• Fully stocked aid station: Included but not limited to: 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!

🍕 Aid Station Information

We take our Aid Station food seriously. (Please come prepared if you have special dietary needs).

• Not included: Gels, other supplements, meds (i.e., 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

• Race begins: 8am • Chipped event.
• Cup less race:
• Campsites: Included in the registration fee.
• Facilities: Heated Indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station.
• Pacers: Allowed after 50 miles or dark.
• Aid station location: 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.

🏆 Awards

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.

🚫 Refund Policy

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

📅 Event Details

Date: 2025-10-04

Location: 3409 5 Lakes Rd, Lapeer, MI

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