Enjoy nature at Lums Pond State Park. Starting and finishing at Area 1, the Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K uses portions of the Little Jersey and Swamp Forest trails. The course is a mix of single track, wide trails and is relatively flat in elevation. This race is appropriate …
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Enjoy nature at Lums Pond State Park. Starting and finishing at Area 1, the Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K uses portions of the Little Jersey and Swamp Forest trails. The course is a mix of single track, wide trails and is relatively flat in elevation. This race is appropriate for all level runners including beginners.
Run Course
The race starts and finishes at Area 1 inside the Lums Ponds State Park. The race uses various sections of the Swamp Forest and Little Jersey trails. Both trails are use natural surface and will be marked indicating the route on race day. Any type of running shoe is appropriate for this race.
10K – one loop of course (6.55 miles)
Half Marathon – two loops of course (13.1 miles)
Participant Shirt & Finisher Medal
Participants will receive the shirt size they selected at online registration. We will purchase extra participant shirts to those who wish to exchange their shirt for a different size. Shirt exchanges can be completed at the conclusion of the race. Athletes will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top finisher in the following group categories for both the Half Marathon & 10K: Overall, 7-8, 9-10, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
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Fun trail run
This was my first time running a trail race and it won't be my last! This is a great race if you want an introduction to trail running. Rip it … MORE
This was my first time running a trail race and it won’t be my last! This is a great race if you want an introduction to trail running.
Rip it events did a great job with the race communication leading up to the event. Parking was easy and free. Packet pick up was the morning of the race and it was easy – you got your shirt after finishing the race which I liked so much better! That way I didn’t have to run back to my car.
The race utilized a 4 wave start where you self seeded according to expected mile time. I really enjoyed this start because it was a lot safer to do waves due to the narrow trails at the beginning of the course.
There was an option to run a 10k (1 loop and technically 6.55 miles) or two loops for the 13.1 miles. I didn’t mind the lop system, but seeing everyone already finishing and knowing I had to do another loop was mentally challenging. There are only two aid stations on the course – one halfway through the loop (around mile 3) and at the start/finish area. The race website and emails made it clear that there were limited aid/water stations and you should bring your own hydration.
The course is mostly flat with some single track trails and some wider trail sections, and you get great views of the water.
After the race you get your t shirt and medal, and that is about it. There isn’t a big after party and many people left right after finishing.
Small with no frills but well done
This is a wonderful small scale race. The production team does a great job of marking the course and it was awesome to just roll up on race day and … MORE
This is a wonderful small scale race. The production team does a great job of marking the course and it was awesome to just roll up on race day and grab your bib. The scenery is gorgeous, especially on a sunny early fall morning. Be advised this race is on state park trails which contain a lot of uneven surfaces, so if you have sensitive hips this might not be for you. This one is well worth the lower cost compared to other bigger races with more bells and whistles