Bear Country Night Trek

Waco, United States • 4-5 Sep 2026

Bear Country Night Trek - Waco, TX

Bear Country Night Trek is a nighttime trail event held at Cameron Park Redwood Shelter in Waco, Texas. The event offers multiple trail distances that take place on the Cameron Park trails through the park's natural terrain.

Distances available:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • 15K
  • Half marathon
  • 10K ruck

The course uses dirt and rocky single track trails and is described as hilly, with the 15K loop showing about 1300 ft of elevation gain. Historic nighttime temperatures for the area are typically in the mid 70s to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The event operates a no cup policy; participants should plan to use their own water-carrying system.

This event is part of the Texas Summer Night Series. Series passes are available through early June 2026 and can apply across multiple races in the series; the series offers tiered rewards and collectible items for participation across events.

Race items and support listed for participants include a tri-blend race tee, a ruck patch, first place awards by gender for each distance, a "Dead Freakin' Last" award for the 15K, aid station food and hydration, course photography, and a fully marked and supported course with event staff and volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
15 km
15k Saturday
10 km
10k Saturday
10 km
10k Ruck Saturday
10 km
10k Friday
5 km
5k Friday
5 km
5k Saturday
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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