Beware The Bear Trail Races
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Beware the Bear Trail Races : Bear Creek Lake Park
Beware the Bear is a trail race held at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado, tentatively scheduled for Sat, Oct 24, 2026. The event uses the Coyote Shelter / Coyote Crossing area near 15600 W Morrison Rd as the start and finish location. Registration for the 5km, 15km, and the combined entry includes running socks or a neck gaiter and a pancake breakfast. Volunteers are used for registration, parking, finish line, and aid stations; volunteers may be allowed to race for free on a limited basis.
Courses, format, and support
Distances offered:
- 5 km
- 15 km
- 5+15 Double
- Kids 1 km
The courses are almost entirely dirt, with single-track and double-track sections, short steep hills, rollers, and varied terrain. Elevation gain is about 300 feet for the 5 km and about 800 feet for the 15 km. The 5+15 Double consists of running the 5 km race, taking a short break, then running the 15 km race. All courses are marked and include a "Won't-Get-Lost" guarantee. The 15 km course includes an aid station by the finish between laps at about 4.75 miles and has a cut-off of 1 hour 15 minutes at the end of the first big loop (about 4.7 miles). The Kids 1 km follows a shortened loop, is not individually timed, has a display clock, and provides a stuffed bear at the finish; adults may accompany children without registering. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
