Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Date
- September 6, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K
From the Organizer
All information about this race can be viewed at www.rivalraceseries.com/beartrailrace.
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Ag Farm, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bear, DE
Elevation
72 ft
Nearest Airport
ILG
Wilmington Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
90
Days to train
- Race
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Date
- September 6, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K?
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K is a running race held in Bear, Delaware on September 6, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K?
- Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Bear, Delaware at Lums Pond State Park - Area 1, 1068 Howell School Road, Bear, DE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
Sep 6, 2026