Bear Lake Ultra

October 3rd 2026
Lapeer, MI
24 Hours

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 

• Friday night Dinner included in registration to all runners who pick up their packet Friday night.

• Mystery gift

• Fully stocked aid station-- Included but not limited to: PBJ, Soup, Pop, Fruit, Cookies, Candy, Pretzels, Gummy Bears, Water, Sara’s famous Grilled Cheese, Brownies, Rice Crispy Treats, Pizza, Pickles, Bacon, Watermelon. Fresh cooked cookies, quesadilla, Chips, Veggies, ! And MUCH MORE!

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 RV’s, 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.

Upcoming Races

Oct 3 2026
24 Hours
Multiple Loop
2 Elevation Rating
Rolling, ~2500 feet in 50 miles
2 Surface Rating
Mostly groomed trail or dirt roads

Results

24 Hours

Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
10/04/25 92 68.2 99.19
10/05/24 102 105.4 102.3
10/07/23 89 100.001 100.004
10/08/22 81 93 120.9
10/09/21 82 93 108.5
10/17/20 62 86.8 114.7
09/28/19 67 77.5 108.5
09/29/18 24 65.1 89.9

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