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Bear Mountain Trail Race

Name: Bear Mountain Trail Race
Start: 2026-05-23
End: 2026-05-23
Location: Mission

Mission, Canada • 23 May 2026

Bear Mountain Trail Running Race - Mission, British Columbia

The event is hosted by Heads or Trails at Bear Mountain Park, Dewdney Trunk Road, Mission, British Columbia. It takes place on May 23, 2026.

Available distances:

30 km ascent 1,540 m descent 1,540 m
15 km ascent 770 m descent 770 m
8 km ascent 330 m descent 330 m

Course notes describe tough climbs, fast and flowy downhills, and varied trail sections. Elevation profiles are provided for each distance and show significant ascent and descent that scale with distance.

A kids race is planned as a 500 m out-and-back from the starting line. Participants under 19 entered in the 8 km must complete a U-19 waiver on the day of the event.

Published registration fees that include processing charges are CA$115.19 for 30 km, CA$88.25 for 15 km, CA$66.71 for 8 km, and CA$45.18 for the student 8 km rate. A merchandise registration option is listed as free.

The event lists fundraising for Mission Search and Rescue and the Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association with individual goals of CA$1,250 and partial amounts raised. Sponsors include Odlum Brown Limited, Amrize, Näak Nutrition, Garmin and Life Cycles Bike Shop. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Mission

Race information

Website Registration

30 km

15 km

8 km

8 Km for Students

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

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