Bear Naked Double Trail Race Day 1
Monday, June 3, 2024
Past event
1:00 PM EDT
Bear, Delaware
$35.00–$95.00 · 5 races
5km, 10km, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Bear Naked Double Trail Race on June 3, 2024, set in the beautiful Bear, New Castle! This unique event invites runners of all levels to tackle a lap course on the scenic Swamp Forest Trail, featuring a blend of hard-packed dirt, grass, gravel, and pavement. With races starting at 7:30 AM and concluding at 7:30 PM, participants can choose from marathon and half-marathon distances, with the goal of completing 16 and 8 laps, respectively, depending on the trail conditions.
This race is designed to be walker-friendly with a generous 12-hour time limit, making it perfect for those who enjoy a leisurely pace. While there are no frills like T-shirts or medals, runners can focus on the pure joy of the miles ahead, with a pavilion available for personal supplies. Join us for an unforgettable day of camaraderie, nature, and the thrill of the chase! Don’t miss out on this bare-bones experience that promises to be both challenging and rewarding!
This race is designed to be walker-friendly with a generous 12-hour time limit, making it perfect for those who enjoy a leisurely pace. While there are no frills like T-shirts or medals, runners can focus on the pure joy of the miles ahead, with a pavilion available for personal supplies. Join us for an unforgettable day of camaraderie, nature, and the thrill of the chase! Don’t miss out on this bare-bones experience that promises to be both challenging and rewarding!
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Races
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50k (12 hour time limit) Day 1
Entries closed7:30 AM EDT
$95.00
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Marathon Day 1
Entries closed7:30 AM EDT
$85.00
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Half Marathon Day 1
Entries closed7:30 AM EDT
$70.00
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10k Day 1
Entries closed1:00 PM EDT
$45.00
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5k Day 1
Entries closed1:00 PM EDT
$35.00
Organiser's description
-Lap Course BOTH DAYS in the SAME LOCATION on SWAMP FOREST TRAIL!
-There is NO CAMPING at the race site.
-For those who wish to camp, there is a Campground at Lums Pond State Park and the entrance is off the Red Lion Road.
-Park roads are not on Garmin or maps, follow signs or orientate with map located at https://destateparks.com/.../maps/lums-pond/LumsPondMap.pdf to view/locate Area 1 off Buck Jersey Rd.
-These are bare bones, cheap little races for everyone.
-Walker Friendly, however there is a 12 hour time limit for all races. --Races begin at 7:30am and finish line closes at 7:30pm. Those wishing to set land speed records may not want to run these as they are tailored to a much slower pace and the sloths get to rule here
-No or very minimal aid station.
-No Bling. No Shirts.
-Nothing but some miles and recorded time!
-We will have access to a pavilion so you may bring your own supplies you will need for the race.
-You will come back and forth to the pavilion each lap.
-Course is on the SWAMP FOREST TRAIL and is a mix of hard packed dirt, grass, gravel, and/or pavement. (Course will depend on weather, mud, ect.).
-(Will aim for 16 laps for the Marathon and 8 for the Half Marathon. This may change based on course condition when we arrive.)
-There is NO CAMPING at the race site.
-For those who wish to camp, there is a Campground at Lums Pond State Park and the entrance is off the Red Lion Road.
-Park roads are not on Garmin or maps, follow signs or orientate with map located at https://destateparks.com/.../maps/lums-pond/LumsPondMap.pdf to view/locate Area 1 off Buck Jersey Rd.
-These are bare bones, cheap little races for everyone.
-Walker Friendly, however there is a 12 hour time limit for all races. --Races begin at 7:30am and finish line closes at 7:30pm. Those wishing to set land speed records may not want to run these as they are tailored to a much slower pace and the sloths get to rule here
-No or very minimal aid station.
-No Bling. No Shirts.
-Nothing but some miles and recorded time!
-We will have access to a pavilion so you may bring your own supplies you will need for the race.
-You will come back and forth to the pavilion each lap.
-Course is on the SWAMP FOREST TRAIL and is a mix of hard packed dirt, grass, gravel, and/or pavement. (Course will depend on weather, mud, ect.).
-(Will aim for 16 laps for the Marathon and 8 for the Half Marathon. This may change based on course condition when we arrive.)
Location
Lums Pond State Park Area 1, Bear, 19701, DE, United States
Bear Naked Double Trail Race Day 1
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