Beware The Bear Trail Races

Morrison, United States • 25 Oct 2025

Beware The Bear Trail Races take place at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado, offering 5km, 15km, and a combined 5+15km double race, along with a 1km kids' run. The courses feature mostly dirt trails with a mix of single and double tracks, incorporating short steep hills, rollers, and varied terrain, providing a challenging yet accessible experience for both beginners and seasoned trail runners. The event emphasizes well-marked routes with a "Won't-Get-Lost" guarantee. The 15km race includes two laps of a big loop with significant elevation gain, while the 5km course offers about 300 feet of climbing. The kids' run follows a shorter loop and encourages parental participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

20 km
5+15 Double
15 km
244 m+
5 km
91 m+
Kids 1km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Holy COW Trail Stampede is a trail running event held in Westminster, Colorado, featuring distances including a 5K and a 10-mile race. Participants enjoy a fun, community-focused atmosphere with a western theme, running through scenic trails near the Westminster Promenade Terrace. All runners re..

Dirt Circus - Boulder is a free community running event held in Boulder, Colorado, celebrating local trail running culture. Organized by UltraSignup, the event features a social group run with options of a casual 4.5-mile or 10k route through the local area. Beyond the run, participants enjoy a fest..

The Westminster Night Trail in Westminster, Colorado, is a vibrant night trail running event held at Standley Lake. Celebrating its 12th year, it offers distances of 50K, 35K, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, all on 100% packed dirt trails featuring a mix of single-track and bike paths. Runners experienc..

Staunton Rocks! Marathon & Half is a trail running event held at Staunton State Park in Pine, Colorado, featuring marathon (26.3 miles, 4,500 ft elevation gain) and half marathon (13.1 miles, 2,200 ft gain) distances. The course is predominantly singletrack (90%) with some dirt roads, set at high el..

The Bluffs 8K Trail Run is a challenging race held at Bluffs Regional Park in Lone Tree, Colorado. The course features rolling hills and beautiful views, with a mix of fine crushed gravel and some rugged, steep sections. The race starts and finishes near the Prairie Sky Park parking lot.Participants..

The Rock Hawk Trail Races take place at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock, Colorado, featuring distances of 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. The event is held on the scenic, rolling trails of Miller Park and the Ridgeline Trail systems, offering a course that is not overly technical but still challenging a..