The Bear Lake Ultra is 24 hours of FUN! This means you can run, walk, go fast, go slow! Do as many loops as you want or can! Each runner will receive a hooded sweatshirt and a mystery gift as well as all the other great race items.! CourseA race …
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The Bear Lake Ultra is 24 hours of FUN! This means you can run, walk, go fast, go slow! Do as many loops as you want or can! Each runner will receive a hooded sweatshirt and a mystery gift as well as all the other great race items.!
Course
A race for beginners and ultra veterans alike. Runners will loop around Bear Lake Blind Camp along rolling hills on single-track trails, wide groomed trails (dirt), some grass and a few bridge crossings completing as many loops (approximately 3.1 mile loop) as he/she wants 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 (You do not need to run or walk the entire 24 hours).
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. It is just 15 minutes from down town Lapeer, MI. Proceeds from this race will be donated to the camp.
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Challenging, Charming, and Full of Heart
I absolutely loved the Bear Lake Ultra! I camped the night before the campground was great with clean bathrooms and hot showers, and they even served a free spaghetti dinner … MORE
I absolutely loved the Bear Lake Ultra! I camped the night before the campground was great with clean bathrooms and hot showers, and they even served a free spaghetti dinner for runners. The friendly, welcoming environment made it easy to feel at home. Many runners return year after year, and I can see why.
The aid station was amazing full of energy, creativity, and incredible food. They even brought Christmas to October, making the whole experience entertaining and memorable.
The 3.1-mile loop was challenging in the best way, with a mix of hills, downhills, bridges, and deep woods. The course never got boring every section felt unique and kept things interesting from start to finish.
I’ll definitely be back. This race is a perfect blend of community, challenge, and fun.
No better way to spend a fall day
I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend at the Bear Lake Ultra 24 hour run. It was held at the Lions Bear Lake Camp north of Lapeer, MI. The start/finish line and … MORE
I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend at the Bear Lake Ultra 24 hour run. It was held at the Lions Bear Lake Camp north of Lapeer, MI. The start/finish line and main aid station was located at the top of a hill that rises about 95 feet from the lower part of the camp. Most of the rest of the 3.1 mile loop course was rolling hills with a few steep, but short climbs. Altogether, my GPS watch recorded an average of 94 feet elevation gain per mile. That qualifies as a hilly course in my book, but the hills were manageable. At no point in the day did I feel totally wiped out when I got to the top of the last hill, which was the longest one. Most of the trails were double wide and smooth, but there were a few single track trails that had a few small roots, but they were well marked with orange spray paint. The trees were beautiful with their fall colors and the air was clear and cool which made for excellent running conditions. The aid station was well supplied with the usual ultra food and drink selections, although some of the portion sizes were rather small (not a big problem because you can always take more than one at a time). Later in the afternoon, they put out cheese and pepperoni pizza and I also saw some kind of hot soup that was served. I got a glimpse of what was probably a deer running through the brush, but I didn’t get a good look at it. I also saw a fox squirrel, a cottontail, and a water snake. The swag included a nice heavyweight hoodie with the race name and logo, and a nice basket that you could use to carry all of your race supplies. The runners, volunteers and race management was very friendly and encouraged us to ask if we needed anything. I had a great time and would consider returning again if I ever need another race in Michigan.