Bear Lake Ultra

Bear Lake Ultra Race Overview

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

• Fee Includes: Registration fee 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

• Hooded Sweatshirt: Must be registered by 9-1-26 to guarantee asked for size
• Friday Night Dinner: For all runners at Packet Pick up.
• Camping: For the weekend (sorry no campers/ RV's)
• Mystery Gift: Included for participants.

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 (i.e. Ibuprofen) (Please come prepared if you have special dietary needs).

Extras

• Used Gear Swap: On Friday, we will have a Used Gear Swap table at packet pick up/dinner.
• Used Eyeglasses: 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.

Useful Information

• Race Start: 8am
• Chipped Event: Yes
• Cup Less Race: Yes
• Facilities: Heated Indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station.

Pacers: Allowed after 50 miles or dark. All registered runners can set up a tent and camp Friday and/or Saturday night near the aid station (10X10). Cars will be parked in the parking lots. “Car camping” is allowed. Sorry no RV’s, campers, etc.

Awards

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.

Thank You to Our 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

Joe Hildbrand, Jim Lykins

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 about the race, visit Bear Lake Ultra Registration.