Bear Country Night Trek
Waco, United States • 4-5 Sep 2026
Bear Country Night Trek - Waco, Texas
Bear Country Night Trek is a nighttime trail event held in Cameron Park, Waco, with multiple distance options and a 10K ruck. The course uses dirt and rocky single track trails around the Cameron Park Trails and is described as hilly; the 15K loop shows about 1,300 feet of elevation gain. The event site is listed as Cameron Park Redwood Shelter, 2300 Cameron Park Dr, Waco, TX 76708, and historic nighttime temperatures average 75 to 80 degrees.
Available distances include:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
- Half marathon
- 10K Ruck (25 lb minimum)
Safety and gear requirements are specified. A headlamp is required for all events. A water carrying system is required with a 16-ounce minimum for all distances except the 5K. Aid stations and water stations provide cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice and ice. Drop bag transportation to aid stations is not provided, though drop bags may be left at the start/finish area. Participants who withdraw early must notify the race director at the start/finish area.
The park has a midnight closure and a 3.5-hour cutoff. Awards and finish items include a finisher medal, tri-blend tee, first place awards for male and female at each distance, DFL awards for 15K and half marathon, and a ruck finishers patch. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.