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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 takes place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 1611 Bear Creek Road, Lafayette, CA, USA. The event offers multiple race options over trails that include some hills, scenic viewpoints, and a final mile that descends on shaded single-track trail.

Distances offered:

Half Marathon
10K
5K
Remote Runner option

Hikers and walkers are welcome. The half marathon includes an early hiker start option for participants who expect to take longer than 3.5 to 4 hours to complete the course.

All races are professionally timed using electronic chip timing. Participants receive custom finisher medals and event t-shirts offered in gender-specific styles and sizes from youth small up to men's 4XL.

The event lists early and regular registration pricing periods and also provides a fundraising option supporting the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program. Additional event details and official materials are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Lafayette

Race information

Website Registration

Half Marathon

1/2 Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

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

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