September 28-29, 2024

https://www.aravaiparunning.com/bear-chase-series/

The Bear Chase

100K | 50 Mile | 50K | Half Marathon | 10K

Bear Creek Lake Park
Lakewood, CO

The Bear Chase Race Endurance Festival is a 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon and the Baby Bear 10K trail race at beautiful Bear Creek Lake Park, in Lakewood, CO.

An excellent race for first time trail and ultramarathoners, runners will experience a variety of challenging terrain and sweeping panoramic views throughout the race. The course is pretty fast (by trail/ultra standards), and not overly technical.

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*Distances may vary slightly each year due to permitting.

Event Location

Bear Creek Lake Park
15600 W. Morrison Road
Lakewood, CO

Directions

Start Times

Saturday, September 28
100K - 6:30 am
50 Mile - 6:30 am
50K - 7:30 am

Sunday, September 29
Half Marathon - 7:00 am
10K - 8:00 am

Bib Pickup

Runners Roost
Lakewood, CO
Friday, September 27
11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Bear Creek Lake Park
Lakewood, CO
Saturday, September 28
5:30 am - 6:30 am (100K, 50 Mile)
6:30 am - 7:30 am (50K)
Sunday, September 29
6:00 am - 7:00 am (Half Marathon)
7:00 am- 8:00 am (10K)

Volunteer

We need help to make The Bear Chase possible. Volunteer perks include Aravaipa race credits and race swag!

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Post-Race

All runners will receive a finisher’s medal to commemorate their accomplishment, suitable for wearing to work or on the light rail.

Special awards will be given for top finishers and age group awards.

Live Tracking

Follow the 2024 The Bear Chase with live split points throughout race weekend.

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Registration closes: Mon, Sep 23 @ 11:59PM MT

Race Registration

	EARLY BIRD (Until 4/30)	REGULAR (Until 7/31)	LATE (Until 9/23)	WEEK OF (Race Day)
100K	$180	$195	$210	$225
50 Mile	$160	$175	$190	$205
50K	$135	$145	$155	$165
13.1 Mile	$95	$110	$125	$135
10K	$60	$70	$80	$90

*A portion of every registration goes to the City of Lakewood and Bear Creek Lake Park to help fund open space preservation projects.

Withdrawal Policy

Course Information

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, September 28, 2024

Start Time | 6:30 am

Time Limit | 15 Hours

Distance | 12.5 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 4,375 feet

Max Elevation | 5,798 feet

Women's Course Record | 8:26:37 - Cory Logsdon (2018)

Men's Course Record | 8:40:45 - Kaci Lickteig (2014)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

100K Event Details

100K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next	Offerings	Restrooms
Turkey Creek	3.1	3.5	Hydration/Food	No
Fox Hollow	6.6	2.3	Hydration/Food	Yes
Cattail Creek	8.9	3.6	Hydration/Food	Yes
Start / FInish	12.5	3.1	Hydration/Food	Yes
Turkey Creek	15.6	3.5	Hydration/Food	No
Fox Hollow	19.1	2.3	Hydration/Food	Yes
Cattail Creek	21.4	3.6	Hydration/Food	Yes
Start / FInish	25	3.1	Hydration/Food	Yes
Turkey Creek	28.1	3.5	Hydration/Food	No
Fox Hollow	31.6	2.3	Hydration/Food	Yes
Cattail Creek	33.9	3.6	Hydration/Food	Yes
Start / FInish	37.5	3.1	Hydration/Food	Yes
Turkey Creek	40.6	3.5	Hydration/Food	No
Fox Hollow	44.1	2.3	Hydration/Food	Yes
Cattail Creek	46.4	3.6	Hydration/Food	Yes
Start / FInish	50	3.1	Hydration/Food	Yes
Turkey Creek	53.1	3.5	Hydration/Food	No
Fox Hollow	56.6	2.3	Hydration/Food	Yes
Cattail Creek	58.9	3.6	Hydration/Food	Yes
Start / FInish	62.5		Hydration/Food	Yes

Aid Station Offerings:
Hydration, Water, Gatorade, Soda Nutrition, Chips, Pretzels, Pickles, Cookies, M&Ms, Snickers, Watermelon, Oranges, Bananas, Honey-Stinger Gels, Bean and tortilla rolls, PB&J mini-sandwiches.

Crews
Runners may leave a drop-bag at the Start/Finish and receive crew assistance at the Start/Finish area ONLY. Crewing assistance at other locations on the course is prohibited, and any runner receiving crew support outside of the Start/Finish area will be disqualified. (Crew and spectators are welcome to cheer runners along the course, but must NOT provide aid outside of the Start/Finish area.)

Pacers
100K and 50M runners will be allowed the assistance of pacing after 3:00pm. Runners may only have one pacer at a time and “muling” (i.e., carrying food/fluids/clothing) is not allowed. All pacers will be required to check in at the Start/Finish prior to pacing, and may only begin pacing from the Start/Finish.

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, September 28, 2024

Start Time | 7:30 am

Time Limit | 15 Hours

Distance | 52.3 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 3,640 feet

Max Elevation | 5,798 feet

Women's Course Record | 6:36:14 -Courtney Dauwalter (2017)

Men's Course Record | 6:36:38 -Patrick Stewart (2015) 

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

50 Mile Event Details

50 Mile
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next	Offerings	Restrooms
Turkey Creek	3.1	3.5	Hydration/Food	No
Fox Hollow	6.6	2.3	Hydration/Food	Yes
Cattail Creek	8.9	3.6	Hydration/Food	Yes
Start / FInish	12.5	3.1	Hydration/Food	Yes
Turkey Creek	15.6	3.5	Hydration/Food	No
Fox Hollow	19.1	2.3	Hydration/Food	Yes
Cattail Creek	21.4	3.6	Hydration/Food	Yes
Start / FInish	25	3.1	Hydration/Food	Yes
Turkey Creek	28.1	3.5	Hydration/Food	No
Fox Hollow	31.6	2.3	Hydration/Food	Yes
Cattail Creek	33.9	3.6	Hydration/Food	Yes
Start / FInish	37.5	3.1	Hydration/Food	Yes
Turkey Creek	40.6	3.5	Hydration/Food	No
Fox Hollow	44.1	2.3	Hydration/Food	Yes
Cattail Creek	46.4	3.6	Hydration/Food	Yes
Start / FInish	50		Hydration/Food	Yes

Aid Station Offerings:
Hydration, Water, Gatorade, Soda Nutrition, Chips, Pretzels, Pickles, Cookies, M&Ms, Snickers, Watermelon, Oranges, Bananas, Honey-Stinger Gels, Bean and tortilla rolls, PB&J mini-sandwiches.

Crew Support Crew support is allowed only in the Start/Finish area Runners observed receiving crew support outside of this area are subject to race disqualification

Pacers are allowed after 3:00pm Pacers must check in at the Start/Finish, complete a waiver, and wear a pacer bib “Muling” is not allowed Runners observed with pacers outside of the allowable time, to include on bike, or with pacers not having a bib are subject to race disqualification

Key Stats

Date | Sunday, September 28, 2024

Start Time | 7:30 am

Time Limit | 14 Hours (9:30 pm)

Distance | 13.093 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 2,076 feet

Max Elevation | 5,798 feet

Women's Course Record | 3:11:59 - Matt Daniels (2022)

Men's Course Record | 3:54:23 - Kim Dobson (2018)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

50K Event Details

50 KM
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next	Offerings	Restrooms
Start / FInish	6.2	3.1	Hydration/Food	Yes
Turkey Creek	9.3	3.5	Hydration/Food	No
Fox Hollow	12.8	2.3	Hydration/Food	Yes
Cattail Creek	15.1	3.6	Hydration/Food	Yes
Start / FInish	18.7	3.1	Hydration/Food	Yes
Turkey Creek	21.8	3.5	Hydration/Food	No
Fox Hollow	25.3	2.3	Hydration/Food	Yes
Cattail Creek	27.6	3.6	Hydration/Food	Yes
Start / FInish	31.2		Hydration/Food	Yes

Aid Station Offerings:
Hydration, Water, Gatorade, Soda Nutrition, Chips, Pretzels, Pickles, Cookies, M&Ms, Snickers, Watermelon, Oranges, Bananas, Honey-Stinger Gels, Bean and tortilla rolls, PB&J mini-sandwiches.

Key Stats

Date | Sunday, September 29, 2024

Start Time | 7:00 am

Time Limit | 4 Hours

Distance | 13.0 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 898 feet

Max Elevation | 5,798 feet

Women's Course Record | 1:29:15 - Corey Conner (2018) 

Men's Course Record | 1:15:16 - Joel Hamilton (2011)

Course Map

Interactive CalTopo Course Map

Half-Marathon Event Details

Key Stats

Date | Sunday, September 29, 2024

Start Time | 8:00 am

Time Limit | 3 Hours

Distance | 6.243 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 310 feet

Max Elevation | 5,716 feet

Women's Course Record | 38:40 - Heather Utrata (2010)

Men's Course Record | 34:21 - Matthew Kempton (2012)

Course Map

Interactive CalTopo Course Map

10 KM Event Details

Held on the gorgeous, thrilling and rolling trails of Castle Rock’s Miller Park & Ridgeline Trail systems. While not overly technical, these trails will challenge and excite, as you soak up the amazing views. This is an excellent race for both first-time and veteran trail runners, and provides a nice test for those who are training for longer summer events. A portion of proceeds of the race benefit the open spaces and trails of Castle Rock, and our partner charities.

The Bear Chase Race Video

Additional Race Info

The Bear Chase Race Series medical staff is responsible for providing all medical responses during the race. The medical staff and tent is located at the Start/Finish area, and Outlaw Aid Station will have basic first-aid supplies.

Runners experiencing a medical emergency on course will need to go to the nearest aid station, timing checkpoint, or report the emergency to a passing runner. Medical evacuations will only be reserved for serious or critical medical needs such that the injured party can not physically move under their own ability.

All runners are expected to be prepared for any weather condition and the race will continue on rain or shine. Race officials may make the decision to hold runners at aid stations in the event of imminent hazardous weather conditions such as severe lightning within proximity of the course. Runners will not be allowed to progress further until it has been determined safe to resume. Runners on course should take necessary safety precautions.

Runners and spectators are required to respect the wildlife by not approaching, feeding, or harming wildlife. Race participants observed violating this are subject to race disqualification.

Rattlesnakes are known to be on trails in the front range area. If encountered on the trail, do not approach. Slowly back away, allowing the snake plenty of room. In most cases the snake will move along on it’s own. Do not attempt to move the snake with sticks or rocks. This will further antagonize the snake and increase its defensive posture. Slowly proceed forward after the snake has left the trail, listening for any indication the snake is nearby.

Post Race

Join us in the Start/Finish area for your post-race celebration by enjoying a recovery meal freshly made from the Burger Bus, serving : Saturday - Burgers (vegan option available) with homemade chips Sunday - Pancakes and sausage The Burger Bus will be available throughout the race day on Saturday and Sunday offering spectators a reasonably priced meal while they wait for you to cross the finish line.

Top off your celebration with family and friends with various refreshing drinks on ice including Avery beer (21 and older, ID required), Liquid Death Water, Bing Energy Drink, and various soft drinks.

Results & Photos

100K
Women's Course Record | 8:40:45 - Kaci Lickteig (2014)
Men's Course Record | 8:26:37 - Cory Logsdon (2018)

50 Mile
Women's Course Record | 6:36:14 -Courtney Dauwalter (2017)
Men's Course Record | 6:36:38 -Patrick Stewart (2015) 

50K
Women's Course Record | 3:54:23 - Kim Dobson (2018)
Men's Course Record | 3:11:59 - Matt Daniels (2022)

Half Marathon
Women's Course Record | 1:29:15 - Corey Conner (2018) 
Men's Course Record | 1:15:16 - Joel Hamilton (2011)

10K
Women's Course Record | 38:40 - Heather Utrata (2010)
Men's Course Record | 34:21 - Matthew Kempton (2012)

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September 28-29, 2024

The Bear Chase

Event Location

Start Times

Bib Pickup

Volunteer

Post-Race

Live Tracking

Race Registration

Course Information

100K

50 Mile

50K

13.1

Baby Bear 10K

The Bear Chase Race Video

Additional Race Info

Post Race

Results & Photos

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