Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Distance
- Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K
From the Organizer
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!
$35 for adults; kids 12 and under are FREE, thanks to our sponsors, when you register online by May 31st (a small handling fee will apply for all registrations). Participants 8 years old and younger must register with and be accompanied by an adult or participant 13 years or older.
SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY, 6/27/2026
7:30am - 8:30am Packet pick up and day-of registration*
9:00am 5K race starts
10:00am Awards
*Day-of registration (until 8:30am) using your personal mobile device, then come pick up your bib from us! No on-site payments will be accepted.
RACE COURSE
5K Run/Walk Race Course map
PARKING
Parking will be available at Lake Wilderness Park. We highly encourage carpooling with others. Arrive early so you have enough time before race start!
Please see attached map for specifics. Parking and Race Day Map
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP
Pre-race packet pick up will be offered at Road Runner Sports in Kent, June 25, 2026 from 4-7pm. Come and get your race bib and t-shirt* before the race. Grab all of your race day needs when you come in to grab your race bib!
*T-shirts only guaranteed for those who register by May 31st.
CHIP TIMING
Chip timing will be provided by Tortoise and Hare Timing. Disposable chips will be placed on back of bib numbers.
AWARDS
Awards for male and female categories. Age Group Awards will be given based on Chip Time. Must be present to receive Award
0-5
6-9
10-12
13-15
16-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
95-100
100+
1st place in each age division wins the coveted Bear Run Bear!
2nd-3rd place in each age division receive Bear Run Bells
Special awards for top 3 overall men and women will be based on gun time.
RACE RESULTS
Official race results will be posted on our website and online at Tortoise & Hare Timing. Results will be based on chip time (crossing start line to crossing finish line).
STROLLERS, DOGS & WATER
We encourage the use of jogging strollers along the trails of this family-friendly 5K! Out of consideration for other participants, dogs will not be allowed on the course (with the exception of service dogs). We do offer water at the end of the race.
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Proceeds from the Bear Run will benefit Tahoma High School distance running programs administered by the Tahoma Cross Country Running Club. The funds fill a wide range of needs for our large team of athletes including support for athletes and families who need help with team participation and summer camp fees, multiple scholarships awarded each year, and travel expenses beyond that available from the school district budget. These kids work hard and run hard all year while maintaining exceptional grade point averages. They deserve our support!
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Send email to Katie Leh at mvbearrunwalk@gmail.com
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
73°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Landsburg, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Maple Valley, WA
Elevation
393 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K
- Date
- June 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K?
- Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K is a running race held in Maple Valley, Washington on June 27, 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 Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Maple Valley, Washington at Lake Wilderness Park, Maple Valley, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K
Jun 27, 2026