Bear Lake Ultra
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026 - Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lapeer, Michigan
- Price $105.38
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Bear Lake Ultra, taking place from Saturday, October 3rd to Sunday, October 4th, 2026, in the beautiful surroundings of Lapeer, Michigan! This exciting 24-hour event offers participants the flexibility to run, walk, or even jog at their own pace, completing as many loops as they desire on a scenic 3.1-mile course that winds through rolling hills and charming trails. Whether you’re a seasoned ultra-runner or a newcomer looking to challenge yourself, the Bear Lake Ultra promises fun for everyone!
Registration includes a cozy hooded sweatshirt, a delicious Friday night dinner, and a surprise mystery gift, all while you enjoy a fully stocked aid station featuring a mouthwatering selection of snacks including grilled cheese, brownies, pizza, and much more! Camp right by the aid station for a truly immersive experience, and don’t miss the opportunity to earn a custom pint glass for the top male and female finishers or a special belt buckle for those who complete 100 miles or more. Join us for an exhilarating weekend filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and endless fun at the Bear Lake Ultra!
Registration includes a cozy hooded sweatshirt, a delicious Friday night dinner, and a surprise mystery gift, all while you enjoy a fully stocked aid station featuring a mouthwatering selection of snacks including grilled cheese, brownies, pizza, and much more! Camp right by the aid station for a truly immersive experience, and don’t miss the opportunity to earn a custom pint glass for the top male and female finishers or a special belt buckle for those who complete 100 miles or more. Join us for an exhilarating weekend filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and endless fun at the Bear Lake Ultra!
Organiser's Description
24 hours of FUN! This means you can run, walk, go fast, go slow! Do as many loops as you want or can!
Included in Registration:
Hooded sweatshirt (Must be registered by 9-1-26)
Friday night Dinner included in registration to all runners who pick up their packet Friday night.
Mystery gift (Must be registered by 9-1-26)
Fully stocked aid station-- Included but not limited to: PBJ, Soup, Pop, Fruit, Cookies, Candy, Pretzels, Gummy Bears, Water, Saras famous Grilled Cheese, Brownies, Rice Crispy Treats, Pizza, Pickles, Bacon, Watermelon. Fresh cooked cookies, quesadilla, Chips, Veggies, ! And MUCH MORE!
Friday night: We will have a Used Gear Swap table! We also collect used eyeglasses and race medals (1/2 Marathon and farther) for charity.
We take our Aid Station food seriously. (Please come prepared if you have special dietary needs).
Not included: -- Gels, other supplements, meds (ie. Ibuprofen)
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 (approximately 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:
* Race begins at 8am Chipped event.
* Cup less race.
* Campsites are included in the registration fee.
* Heated Indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station.
* Pacers are allowed after 50 miles or dark.
* The aid station is next to 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 lots every lap. Car camping is allowed. Sorry no RVs, 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 2025 sponsors!
Aid Station Sponsor
Dexter Lions Club www.dexterlions.org
Gold Sponsor
Julie Krumholz Mortgage* www.Julieyourloangal.com
Silver Level Sponsor
Runnin' Gear Running and Walking Shop www.myrunningear.com
Mayville Veterinary Clinic* https://mayvillevet.com
Choice One Bank www.choiceone.bank
Fraser Lions Club www.fraserlions.com
Lake Orion Lions Club* https://lakeorionlions.org
Bronze Sponsor
First Choice Heating and Cooling www.firstchoiceheat.com
Stoney Creek Oil Change* www.valvolineglobal.com
Ann Arbor Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ann_arbor_host/index.php
Hartland Lions Club* https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/hartlandmi/
Minden Lions Club www.facebook.com/MindenCityLions/
Bay City Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/baycitymi/index.php
Dearborn Ham www.dearbornbrand.com
Jr. Sponsor
The Brokerage Real Estate Enthusiasts* https://thebrokerageree.com
Howard City Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/howardcitymi/
Pennfield Lions Club www.lionsclubs.org
Paw Paw Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/pawpawmi
Lennon Lions Club www.facebook.com/lennonlionsclub/
Hillman Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/hillman/index.php
Momma Bs Pizza* www.mommabspizzeria.com
Squirl Nut Butter www.squirrelsnutbutter.com
Turtle Gloves* www.turtlegloves.com
Joe Hildbrand
Jim Lykins
Product Sponsors: Cottage Outfitters, Caseville, #1 Nails, Shelby Township*, Mr. C's Car Wash*, EJ Nicks, Lapeer, Blend Frozen Yogurt, Lapeer, Kookys 'n Cream, Lapeer, Tilted Axis Brewing Company, Lapeer, Bordines, Rochester*, The Candied Squirrel, Caseville Hardware. * Past BLU Sponsor
Included in Registration:
Hooded sweatshirt (Must be registered by 9-1-26)
Friday night Dinner included in registration to all runners who pick up their packet Friday night.
Mystery gift (Must be registered by 9-1-26)
Fully stocked aid station-- Included but not limited to: PBJ, Soup, Pop, Fruit, Cookies, Candy, Pretzels, Gummy Bears, Water, Saras famous Grilled Cheese, Brownies, Rice Crispy Treats, Pizza, Pickles, Bacon, Watermelon. Fresh cooked cookies, quesadilla, Chips, Veggies, ! And MUCH MORE!
Friday night: We will have a Used Gear Swap table! We also collect used eyeglasses and race medals (1/2 Marathon and farther) for charity.
We take our Aid Station food seriously. (Please come prepared if you have special dietary needs).
Not included: -- Gels, other supplements, meds (ie. Ibuprofen)
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 (approximately 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:
* Race begins at 8am Chipped event.
* Cup less race.
* Campsites are included in the registration fee.
* Heated Indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station.
* Pacers are allowed after 50 miles or dark.
* The aid station is next to 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 lots every lap. Car camping is allowed. Sorry no RVs, 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 2025 sponsors!
Aid Station Sponsor
Dexter Lions Club www.dexterlions.org
Gold Sponsor
Julie Krumholz Mortgage* www.Julieyourloangal.com
Silver Level Sponsor
Runnin' Gear Running and Walking Shop www.myrunningear.com
Mayville Veterinary Clinic* https://mayvillevet.com
Choice One Bank www.choiceone.bank
Fraser Lions Club www.fraserlions.com
Lake Orion Lions Club* https://lakeorionlions.org
Bronze Sponsor
First Choice Heating and Cooling www.firstchoiceheat.com
Stoney Creek Oil Change* www.valvolineglobal.com
Ann Arbor Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ann_arbor_host/index.php
Hartland Lions Club* https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/hartlandmi/
Minden Lions Club www.facebook.com/MindenCityLions/
Bay City Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/baycitymi/index.php
Dearborn Ham www.dearbornbrand.com
Jr. Sponsor
The Brokerage Real Estate Enthusiasts* https://thebrokerageree.com
Howard City Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/howardcitymi/
Pennfield Lions Club www.lionsclubs.org
Paw Paw Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/pawpawmi
Lennon Lions Club www.facebook.com/lennonlionsclub/
Hillman Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/hillman/index.php
Momma Bs Pizza* www.mommabspizzeria.com
Squirl Nut Butter www.squirrelsnutbutter.com
Turtle Gloves* www.turtlegloves.com
Joe Hildbrand
Jim Lykins
Product Sponsors: Cottage Outfitters, Caseville, #1 Nails, Shelby Township*, Mr. C's Car Wash*, EJ Nicks, Lapeer, Blend Frozen Yogurt, Lapeer, Kookys 'n Cream, Lapeer, Tilted Axis Brewing Company, Lapeer, Bordines, Rochester*, The Candied Squirrel, Caseville Hardware. * Past BLU Sponsor
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Bear Lake Ultra
Incl. $7.38 Fee & Hoody
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$105.38
OPENS 31 DECCourse: 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 (approximately 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.
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