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 on the Cameron Park trails in Waco, Texas. The course uses dirt and rocky single-track trails and features hilly terrain; the 15K loop shows about 1300 ft of elevation gain.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
- Half marathon
- 10K Ruck (25 lb minimum)
Headlamps are required for all events. A water carrying system is required for all distances with a 16-ounce minimum for all except the 5K. The 10K ruck requires a minimum 25 lb carried weight and the same 16-ounce minimum for hydration.
Aid stations provide cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice and ice. Water stations supply water and ice. Drop bag transportation to aid stations is not available; drop bags may be left at the start/finish area. Participants who drop early or quit must notify the race director at the start/finish line.
Finish items and awards include a finisher medal, a tri-blend tee, first place awards for male and female in each distance, a last place award for the 15K, and a patch for ruck finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.