Bear Lake Ultra
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026 - Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lapeer, Michigan
- Price $103.26
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the Bear Lake Ultra, an exhilarating 24-hour running event taking place from October 3rd to 4th, 2026, in the scenic town of Lapeer! Celebrating its 9th year, this unique race invites participants of all skill levels to run, walk, or jog at their own pace on a beautiful 3.1-mile loop, featuring rolling hills and stunning views. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself or simply enjoy a fun outdoor experience, the Bear Lake Ultra promises excitement for everyone.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lions Bear Lake Blind Camp, with previous years raising over $66,000 for this worthy cause! Registration includes a hooded sweatshirt, a Friday night dinner for all runners, and a chance to camp near the aid station throughout the weekend. The fully stocked aid station will keep you fueled with delicious snacks like grilled cheese, fresh cookies, and even pizza! Plus, participants who complete 100 miles or more will earn a coveted belt buckle, while the top male and female runners will receive custom pint glasses. Join us for a weekend of community spirit, outdoor fun, and support for a great cause at the Bear Lake Ultra!
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lions Bear Lake Blind Camp, with previous years raising over $66,000 for this worthy cause! Registration includes a hooded sweatshirt, a Friday night dinner for all runners, and a chance to camp near the aid station throughout the weekend. The fully stocked aid station will keep you fueled with delicious snacks like grilled cheese, fresh cookies, and even pizza! Plus, participants who complete 100 miles or more will earn a coveted belt buckle, while the top male and female runners will receive custom pint glasses. Join us for a weekend of community spirit, outdoor fun, and support for a great cause at the Bear Lake Ultra!
Organiser's Description
Year 9!
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 8 years we have raised over $66,000! to the Camp.
REGISTRATION
$96.00 (Early registration) and 1 pair of Gloves or Mittens, a Winter hat, or a Scarf (pick one) Dropped off at packet pick up. (The gloves, mittens, hats and scarfs will be given people in need throughout the community)
INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION
Hooded sweatshirt (Must be registered by 9-1-26)
Friday night Dinner for all runners at Packet Pick up.
Camping for the weekend (sorry no campers/ RV's)
Mystery gift (Must be registered by 9-1-26)
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 and race medals (1/2 Marathon and farther) for charity.
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
Race begins at 8am
Chipped event.
Cup less race.
Heated Indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station.
Pacers are allowed after 50 miles or dark.
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 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
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 8 years we have raised over $66,000! to the Camp.
REGISTRATION
$96.00 (Early registration) and 1 pair of Gloves or Mittens, a Winter hat, or a Scarf (pick one) Dropped off at packet pick up. (The gloves, mittens, hats and scarfs will be given people in need throughout the community)
INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION
Hooded sweatshirt (Must be registered by 9-1-26)
Friday night Dinner for all runners at Packet Pick up.
Camping for the weekend (sorry no campers/ RV's)
Mystery gift (Must be registered by 9-1-26)
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 and race medals (1/2 Marathon and farther) for charity.
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
Race begins at 8am
Chipped event.
Cup less race.
Heated Indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station.
Pacers are allowed after 50 miles or dark.
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 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
Races
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Bear Lake Ultra
Incl. $7.26 Fee & Hoody
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$103.26
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.
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