Bear Creek Trailathon
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Event overview
The Bear Creek Trailathon: Winter Endurance Challenge is a timed, loop-style endurance event in Robbins, NC on January 17, 2026. The event offers two timed formats: a 6-hour endurance challenge and a 12-hour endurance challenge. This edition is the fourth year of the event. Registration is handled through UltraSignup.
Course and format
There is no minimum distance requirement; participants may run or walk as many laps as they choose within their chosen time frame. Awards are given to runners or run teams who complete the most mileage by the end of the time period. All laps must be completed by the event cutoff to be counted.
The course uses loop options:
- ~1.3 mile loop
- ~3 mile loop
Course details and GPX files are scheduled to be uploaded by 1/1/26. Runners may combine the two loops in any sequence during the event.
Charity and organizers
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Robbins Area Christian Ministry food bank. The Winter Endurance Challenge is presented by Stellar Scoops Ice Cream Shop, Foothills Outdoors and the North Moore Lions Club. The event location is listed as 305 SW Branson Cir, Robbins, NC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.