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The Bear Chase

Bear Creek Lake Park, United States • 4-5 Oct 2025

The Bear Chase Race Endurance Festival unfolds at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado, and offers six races: 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K (with a Baby Bear 10K variant). The mostly dirt, single-track course is described as fast by trail standards and not overly technical, with terrain evolving across distances and dramatic views along the way. Elevation ranges from a few hundred feet up to about 4,300+ feet depending on the distance. Special features include color-coded silicone bracelets for course navigation, multiple aid stations, live tracking, and a post-race BBQ. Proceeds support park open-space and trail projects, foster racing community, and emphasize Leave No Trace principles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Bear Creek Lake Park

Race information

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100 km
4336 m+
100k
50 mi
3470 m+
50 Mile
50 km
2036 m+
50k
13 mi
311 m+
Half Marathon
6 mi
311 m+
10k
3 mi
127 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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