Bear Mountain Trail Challenge
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Bear Mountain Trail Challenge
The Bear Mountain Trail Challenge takes place at Bear Mountain State Park in New York on May 2, 2026. The event offers the following distances:
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- 50K
The course is primarily singletrack with technical sections and rolling climbs. Runners will encounter tree cover, rocky and rooted trail, leaf litter, muddy stretches, slippery rocks, and occasional stream crossings. Some sections are more open and runnable, while other sections require careful footing. There are no very large climbs, but the route generally features frequent ascents and descents.
Event information materials include separate runner guides and interactive course maps with elevation profiles for each distance. The season is spring and the average temperature is listed as 13ºC / 56ºF. Average altitude is about 244 meters / 800 feet. Nearby commercial airports mentioned are Newark Liberty Airport EWR and JFK International Airport JFK. Registrations are open.
Safety details note that intermediate cutoffs are safety based and will be indicated by race staff and volunteers. Mandatory equipment includes carrying 20 ounces of water for half marathon and 50K entrants. Volunteer roles are available and offer race credits and merchandise. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
