Bear Lake Ultra

Year 10!  

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 9 years we have raised over $$76,855! for Lions Bear Lake Blind Camp 

You must turn in your Bib Tag before leaving the Camp grounds.

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

     • 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 (ie. Ibuprofen) (Please come prepared if you have special dietary needs).

Extras 

-- On Friday we will have a Used Gear Swap table at packet pick up/dinner.

-- We will also be collect used eyeglasses.

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 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.

Useful information

• Runners MUST turn in timing chip when finished! 

• Race begins at 8am
• Chipped event.
• Cup less race. 
• Heated Indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station.
• Pacers are allowed after 16 laps or dark whatever comes first
• The aid station is at the start/finish.
• Camping: All registered runners can set up a tent and camp Friday and or Saturday night near the aid station (10X10). Cars are not able to park in the camping area at the aid station/ start/finish. All cars will be parked the parking lots. Course passes the parking lots every lap. “Car camping” is allowed. Sorry no RV’s, campers, ect.

Top male/ female runner (most completed loops) receive a custom pint glass.

Belt buckle for all runners completing 100 miles or more (Partial loops will not be counted).

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.

Sorry no refunds, defers, transfers, or virtual options.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

Julie Krumholz Mortgage www.Julieyourloangal.com

Runnin' Gear Running and Walking Shop (Antonio Romano) www.myrunningear.com

Choice One Bank www.choiceone.bank

First Choice Heating and Cooling www.firstchoiceheat.com

National Association of Letter Carriers https://www.nlrb.gov/

Branch 529 – Port Huron

Hartland Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/hartlandmi/

The Brokerage Real Estate Enthusiasts (Mark McCaslin) https://thebrokerageree.com

Stoney Creek Oil Change www.valvolineglobal.com

Lake Orion Lions Club https://lakeorionlions.org

Momma B’s Pizza www.mommabspizzeria.com

Turtle Gloves www.turtlegloves.com

Folgers Green House www.foglersgreenhouse.com/

Jim Lykins

Rudland Lions

Rebecca Myer and family

PEAC