Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K
- Date Sat 27th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Maple Valley, Washington
- Price $38.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K, an exciting event taking place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the beautiful Maple Valley, King! This family-friendly race invites participants of all ages to join in on the fun, with adult registration priced at just $35 and kids 12 and under getting to participate for free, thanks to generous sponsors! The day kicks off bright and early at 7:30 AM with packet pick-up and day-of registration, followed by the thrilling 5K race starting at 9:00 AM.
Runners will enjoy a scenic course, while awards will be presented to top finishers across various age groups, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Plus, with chip timing provided for accurate results and the chance to win coveted Bear Run awards, this event promises to be both competitive and enjoyable. Don’t forget to arrive early for parking at Lake Wilderness Park and consider carpooling for convenience! Proceeds from the event will benefit the Tahoma High School Distance Running Programs, supporting young athletes in their pursuit of excellence. Lace up your running shoes and join us in making a difference while having a blast!
Runners will enjoy a scenic course, while awards will be presented to top finishers across various age groups, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Plus, with chip timing provided for accurate results and the chance to win coveted Bear Run awards, this event promises to be both competitive and enjoyable. Don’t forget to arrive early for parking at Lake Wilderness Park and consider carpooling for convenience! Proceeds from the event will benefit the Tahoma High School Distance Running Programs, supporting young athletes in their pursuit of excellence. Lace up your running shoes and join us in making a difference while having a blast!
Organiser's Description
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 [http://www.maplevalleybearrun.com/map.html]
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 [http://www.maplevalleybearrun.com/map.html]
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. [https://www.woodinvillerunningcompany.com/] DISPOSABLE CHIPS WILL BE PLACED ON BACK OF BIB NUMBERS.
AWARDS
AWARDS FOR BOTH MALES AND FEMALES WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS FOR IN PERSON RACE ONLY.
AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN BASED ON CHIP TIME
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 [http://www.maplevalleybearrun.com/results.html] AND ONLINE AT TORTOISE & HARE TIMING [https://www.woodinvillerunningcompany.com/seattle-race-timers/]. 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
$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 [http://www.maplevalleybearrun.com/map.html]
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 [http://www.maplevalleybearrun.com/map.html]
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. [https://www.woodinvillerunningcompany.com/] DISPOSABLE CHIPS WILL BE PLACED ON BACK OF BIB NUMBERS.
AWARDS
AWARDS FOR BOTH MALES AND FEMALES WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS FOR IN PERSON RACE ONLY.
AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN BASED ON CHIP TIME
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 [http://www.maplevalleybearrun.com/results.html] AND ONLINE AT TORTOISE & HARE TIMING [https://www.woodinvillerunningcompany.com/seattle-race-timers/]. 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
Races
-
Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K
Incl. $3.50 Fee & Bear Run Tech T-Shirt
Sat 27th June 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$38.50
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
Lake Wilderness Park, 22500 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, 98038, WA, United States
Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K
