UltraTrax Bear Creek
- Date Sat 3rd April 2027
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Macungie, Pennsylvania
- Price $73.08 - $134.56
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the UltraTrax Bear Creek event on Saturday, April 3, 2027! Held at the stunning Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie, PA, this event invites participants to embrace the great outdoors and challenge themselves on a variety of trail distances. Whether you're up for a scenic 7-mile walk or looking to push your limits with a grueling 28-mile trek, you'll have 10 hours to complete your chosen distance.
The UltraTrax Bear Creek features a well-marked course that winds through the resort's enchanting wooded trails and varied terrain, complete with aid stations stocked with water, electrolytes, and snacks every 2-3 miles. Participants can choose to add an extra layer of challenge by registering for a weighted division, bringing their own ruck or weighted vest. After conquering your distance, join the vibrant Base Camp atmosphere to celebrate your achievements with fellow adventurers, enjoy food and drinks, and receive a custom finisher medal and event swag. Don't miss this chance to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and be part of a community dedicated to outdoor exploration and conservation!
The UltraTrax Bear Creek features a well-marked course that winds through the resort's enchanting wooded trails and varied terrain, complete with aid stations stocked with water, electrolytes, and snacks every 2-3 miles. Participants can choose to add an extra layer of challenge by registering for a weighted division, bringing their own ruck or weighted vest. After conquering your distance, join the vibrant Base Camp atmosphere to celebrate your achievements with fellow adventurers, enjoy food and drinks, and receive a custom finisher medal and event swag. Don't miss this chance to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and be part of a community dedicated to outdoor exploration and conservation!
Organiser's Description
YOURE IN. WELCOME TO ULTRATRAX BEAR CREEK.
On April 3, 2027, youll take on a full day of movement, challenge, and time on the trails at Bear Creek Mountain Resort.
Back for our third consecutive year, Bear Creek delivers a true mountain challenge through wooded trails, winding paths, and varied terrain across the resort.
Whether youre here to walk 7 miles or push all the way to 28, the challenge is yours to define.
10 hours. One 7-mile loop. Four distances. How far will you go?
Complete your goal within the 10-hour event window. Want another layer of challenge? Take it on with a 10, 20, or 35 lb. ruck or weighted vest.
The course will be clearly marked from start to finish, with bathrooms and well-stocked aid stations offering water, electrolytes, and snacks approximately every 23 miles.
TREK DAY
Saturday, April 3, 2027
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Macungie, PA
The start line is open between 7am-10am and is divided into corrals based on distance. 28 milers get started at 7am, 21 milers at 7:45am, 14 milers at 8:30am, and 7 milers at 9:15am.
UltraTrax is not a race, but it is a timed endurance event. Youll have up to 10 hours to complete your chosen distance.
Move at your pace. Take breaks when you need them. Then keep going.
BIB PICKUP
Your bib may be mailed to you in advance or picked up on event morning.
Participants registering after March 12, 2027 must pick up their bib in person.
TAKING ON THE RUCK CHALLENGE?
If you registered for a weighted division, youll need to bring your own ruck, backpack, or weighted vest.
Your pack will be weighed before you begin. Everything in the pack counts toward your required weight except perishable food and drinks.
WHATS WAITING AT THE FINISH
Finishers will receive:
* A custom UltraTrax finisher medal (Grey Wolf Medal for 28 and 21 milers, Trail Wolf Medal for 14 and 7 milers)
* UltraTrax event T-shirt
* UltraTrax patch
* Additional swag for weighted divisions
After your trek, stick around and enjoy the Base Camp atmosphere at Bear Creek. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, with indoor and outdoor space to recover, refuel, and celebrate with other participants.
Friends and family are welcome to join you at Base Camp.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT BEAR CREEK
_A True Mountain Experience_
Travel through Bear Creeks wooded mountain terrain on a mix of winding trails, double-track paths, and steady climbs.
_A Challenge You Choose_
There is no single definition of success at UltraTrax. Walk your first 7 miles, chase 28, or add weight and see what you can carry.
_Support Along the Way_
Expect a well-marked course, stocked aid stations every 23 miles, bathrooms along the route, event staff, and a community of people working toward their own goals alongside you.
PARKING
Complimentary parking is available onsite at Bear Creek Mountain Resort.
More detailed arrival, parking, course, and event-day information will be sent as Trek Day gets closer.
MOVE WITH PURPOSE
UltraTrax is all about spending more time outside, moving farther than you thought you could, and helping protect the places that make those experiences possible.
A portion of UltraTrax proceeds supports land conservation and organizations working to protect and maintain the trails and outdoor spaces we depend on.
Youre officially part of the pack! Well see you at Bear Creek.
On April 3, 2027, youll take on a full day of movement, challenge, and time on the trails at Bear Creek Mountain Resort.
Back for our third consecutive year, Bear Creek delivers a true mountain challenge through wooded trails, winding paths, and varied terrain across the resort.
Whether youre here to walk 7 miles or push all the way to 28, the challenge is yours to define.
10 hours. One 7-mile loop. Four distances. How far will you go?
Complete your goal within the 10-hour event window. Want another layer of challenge? Take it on with a 10, 20, or 35 lb. ruck or weighted vest.
The course will be clearly marked from start to finish, with bathrooms and well-stocked aid stations offering water, electrolytes, and snacks approximately every 23 miles.
TREK DAY
Saturday, April 3, 2027
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Macungie, PA
The start line is open between 7am-10am and is divided into corrals based on distance. 28 milers get started at 7am, 21 milers at 7:45am, 14 milers at 8:30am, and 7 milers at 9:15am.
UltraTrax is not a race, but it is a timed endurance event. Youll have up to 10 hours to complete your chosen distance.
Move at your pace. Take breaks when you need them. Then keep going.
BIB PICKUP
Your bib may be mailed to you in advance or picked up on event morning.
Participants registering after March 12, 2027 must pick up their bib in person.
TAKING ON THE RUCK CHALLENGE?
If you registered for a weighted division, youll need to bring your own ruck, backpack, or weighted vest.
Your pack will be weighed before you begin. Everything in the pack counts toward your required weight except perishable food and drinks.
WHATS WAITING AT THE FINISH
Finishers will receive:
* A custom UltraTrax finisher medal (Grey Wolf Medal for 28 and 21 milers, Trail Wolf Medal for 14 and 7 milers)
* UltraTrax event T-shirt
* UltraTrax patch
* Additional swag for weighted divisions
After your trek, stick around and enjoy the Base Camp atmosphere at Bear Creek. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, with indoor and outdoor space to recover, refuel, and celebrate with other participants.
Friends and family are welcome to join you at Base Camp.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT BEAR CREEK
_A True Mountain Experience_
Travel through Bear Creeks wooded mountain terrain on a mix of winding trails, double-track paths, and steady climbs.
_A Challenge You Choose_
There is no single definition of success at UltraTrax. Walk your first 7 miles, chase 28, or add weight and see what you can carry.
_Support Along the Way_
Expect a well-marked course, stocked aid stations every 23 miles, bathrooms along the route, event staff, and a community of people working toward their own goals alongside you.
PARKING
Complimentary parking is available onsite at Bear Creek Mountain Resort.
More detailed arrival, parking, course, and event-day information will be sent as Trek Day gets closer.
MOVE WITH PURPOSE
UltraTrax is all about spending more time outside, moving farther than you thought you could, and helping protect the places that make those experiences possible.
A portion of UltraTrax proceeds supports land conservation and organizations working to protect and maintain the trails and outdoor spaces we depend on.
Youre officially part of the pack! Well see you at Bear Creek.
Races
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Level 1: 7-Mile Course
Incl. $5.08 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd April 2027 (9:15AM EDT)
$73.08
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Level 2: 14-Mile Course
Incl. $6.76 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd April 2027 (8:30AM EDT)
$102.76
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Level 3: 21-Mile Course
Incl. $7.36 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd April 2027 (7:45AM EDT)
$113.36
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Level 4: 28-Mile Course
Incl. $8.56 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd April 2027 (7:00AM EDT)
$134.56
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Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 101 Doe Mountain Ln, Macungie, 18062, PA, United States
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