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Bear Creek Run

Name: Bear Creek Run
Start: 2026-08-08
End: 2026-08-08
Location: Lafayette

Lafayette, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Bear Creek 2026

Bear Creek 2026 is a trail running event held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 1611 Bear Creek Road in Lafayette, California. The event offers multiple race options on natural and park trails.

Distances:

Half Marathon
10K
5K
Remote runner option

The course is not flat; all distances include some hills and a mix of terrain. Runners will encounter trail sections and scenic viewpoints, and the final mile features a downhill stretch on shaded single track. Hikers and walkers are explicitly welcome.

All races are professionally timed using electronic chip timing. Every participant receives a custom finisher medal and a special t-shirt available in gender-specific styles and sizes from youth small up to men’s 4XL.

The event page lists a fundraising connection to the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program. Registration includes mandatory charges and fees specific to each distance and registration period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Lafayette

Race information

Website Registration

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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