{"race":{"race_id":172367,"name":"UltraTrax Bear Creek","last_date":"04\/19\/2026","last_end_date":"04\/19\/2026","next_date":"04\/03\/2027","next_end_date":"04\/03\/2027","is_draft_race":"F","is_private_race":"F","is_registration_open":"T","created":"10\/12\/2024 07:11","last_modified":"9\/22\/2026 18:11","description":"

You\u2019re In. Welcome to UltraTrax Bear Creek.<\/strong><\/h2>\n


On April 3, 2027, you\u2019ll take on a full day of movement, challenge, and time on the trails at Bear Creek Mountain Resort.<\/p>\n

Back for our third consecutive year, Bear Creek delivers a true mountain challenge through wooded trails, winding paths, and varied terrain across the resort.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re here to walk 7 miles or push all the way to 28, the challenge is yours to define.<\/p>\n

10 hours. One 7-mile loop. Four distances. How far will you go?<\/p>\n

Complete your goal within the 10-hour event window. Want another layer of challenge? Take it on with a 10, 20, or 35 lb. ruck or weighted vest.<\/p>\n

The course will be clearly marked from start to finish, with bathrooms and well-stocked aid stations offering water, electrolytes, and snacks approximately every 2\u20133 miles.<\/p>\n

Trek Day<\/strong>
Saturday, April 3, 2027
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Macungie, PA<\/p>\n

The start line is open between 7am-10am and is divided into corrals based on distance. 28 milers get started at 7am, 21 milers at 7:45am, 14 milers at 8:30am, and 7 milers at 9:15am.<\/p>\n

UltraTrax is not a race, but it is a timed endurance event. You\u2019ll have up to 10 hours to complete your chosen distance.<\/p>\n

Move at your pace. Take breaks when you need them. Then keep going.<\/p>\n

Bib Pickup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your bib may be mailed to you in advance or picked up on event morning.<\/p>\n

Participants registering after March 12, 2027 must pick up their bib in person.<\/p>\n

Taking on the Ruck Challenge?<\/strong>
If you registered for a weighted division, you\u2019ll need to bring your own ruck, backpack, or weighted vest.<\/p>\n

Your pack will be weighed before you begin. Everything in the pack counts toward your required weight except perishable food and drinks.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Waiting at the Finish<\/strong>
Finishers will receive:<\/p>\n