This is a trail race. In 2025, 90% of participants finished the 10-mile course in under 3 hours.

Walkers and hikers are welcome. If you expect to take more than 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the 10-mile course, please contact us before race day so we can provide support during the race.

Packet pickup and check-in is on race morning only -- starting at 7:30 AM!

The check-in station will be at the Bear Creek Lodge in Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Follow the signs once you enter the park. 

Do not pay a park entrance fee -- it is included in your registration.

Follow the signs for parking and follow the directions of the volunteers helping with parking.

We encourage you to carpool with friends or family due to the limited parking in the race start area.

For those signing up for the in-person races, there are two shirt options: 1) short-sleeve technical shirt in unisex or women's cuts and 2) no shirt (price discount).

Runners registering for the Bear Creek 10 Mile & Mini Trail Runs by Tuesday, February 10 @ 11:59 PM receive a race shirt (guaranteed you get the size and style you requested -- but we can't guarantee the perfect fit or your ideal color). Runners who register after that date may be able to get a race shirt after the race, while the supply lasts.

Runners registering for the virtual 10-mile run do not get a race shirt.

All finishers will receive a race sticker.

For both the 10-mile and Mini race, gift certificates will be awarded (based on chip time) to:

• Top three male finishers overall (not eligible for U20 or masters awards)
• Top three female finishers overall (not eligible for U20 or masters awards)
• Top male and top female masters (age 40+, not eligible for 5-year age group awards)
• Top male and top female grandmasters (age 50+, not eligible for 5-year age group awards)
• Top male and top female senior grandmasters (age 60+, not eligible for 5-year age group awards) 

For the 10-mile race only, gift certificates will be awarded to the top male and top female finisher in 5-year age groups (under 20 through 70+)

Awards ceremony will begin at 10:45 AM in the start/finish area.

Race Participation Caps and Waitlist

Total registrations for the in-person races are capped at 275 people. The initial cap for the 10-Miler is 200 runners; for the Mini the cap is 75 runners. The race directors reserve the right to adjust the event caps based on sign-ups and interest in the different distances.

If race registrations for the in-person races reach the participant caps, you may sign up on the waitlist. Selection from the waitlist is on a first-come, first-served basis, as spots become available. 

Withdrawal

A runner may withdraw from an in-person race before Sunday, February 1 @ 11:59 PM. You will receive a refund of your race registration fee minus a $2.50 withdrawal fee. Your initial processing fee is not refundable.

You also have the option to transfer to the virtual run or to the other event, if spaces are available. Log into your RunSignup account, find Bear Creek under your Upcoming Races, and click "Manage Registration."