Bear Lake Ultra

24 hours of FUN! This means you can run, walk, go fast, go slow! Do as many loops as you want or can!

Included in Registration:
• Hooded sweatshirt  (Must be registered by 9-1-26)   

• Friday night Dinner included in registration to all runners who pick up their packet Friday night.

• Mystery gift (Must be registered by 9-1-26)  

• Fully stocked aid station-- Included but not limited to: PBJ, Soup, Pop, Fruit, Cookies, Candy, Pretzels, Gummy Bears, Water, Sara’s famous Grilled Cheese, Brownies, Rice Crispy Treats, Pizza, Pickles, Bacon, Watermelon. Fresh cooked cookies, quesadilla, Chips, Veggies, ! And MUCH MORE!

Friday night: We will have a Used Gear Swap table!  We also collect used eyeglasses and race medals (1/2 Marathon and farther) for charity. 

We take our Aid Station food seriously. (Please come prepared if you have special dietary needs).
• Not included: -- Gels, other supplements, meds (ie. Ibuprofen)

Course: Runners will loop around the Camp along rolling hills on single-track trails, wide trails, some grass and a few bridge crossings completing as many loops (approximately 3.1 mile loop) as you wants and at any pace during the 24 hours. At any time, runners can take a break and continue on the course within the 24 hours.

Useful information:

• Race begins at 8am • Chipped event.
• Cup less race. 
• Campsites are included in the registration fee.
• Heated Indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station.
• Pacers are allowed after 50 miles or dark.
• The aid station is next to the start/finish.

Camping: All registered runners can set up a tent and camp Friday and or Saturday night near the aid station (10X10). Cars are not able to park in the camping area at the aid station/ start/finish. All cars will be parked the parking lots. Course passes the lots every lap. “Car camping” is allowed. Sorry no RV’s, campers, ect.
Top male/ female runner (most completed loops) receive a custom pint glass. Belt buckle for all runners completing 100 miles or more (Partial loops will not be counted).

Bear Lake Camp is owned and operated by Lions Visually Impaired Youth Camp, Inc. a 501C-3 Non-Profit Corporation. The camp is financially supported by the Lions, Lioness and Leos, as well as Foundation grants and individual donors throughout Michigan

Sorry no refunds, defers, transfers, or virtual options.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Aid Station Sponsor

          Dexter Lions Club  www.dexterlions.org

Gold Sponsor

Julie Krumholz Mortgage*          www.Julieyourloangal.com

Silver Level Sponsor

Runnin' Gear Running and Walking Shop       www.myrunningear.com

Mayville Veterinary Clinic*                          https://mayvillevet.com

Choice One Bank                                       www.choiceone.bank

Fraser Lions Club                                       www.fraserlions.com

Lake Orion Lions Club*                  https://lakeorionlions.org

Bronze Sponsor

First Choice Heating and Cooling               www.firstchoiceheat.com

Stoney Creek Oil Change*                       www.valvolineglobal.com

Ann Arbor Lions Club                            https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ann_arbor_host/index.php 

Hartland Lions Club*                            https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/hartlandmi/

Minden Lions Club                 www.facebook.com/MindenCityLions/

Bay City Lions Club                https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/baycitymi/index.php

Dearborn Ham                                   www.dearbornbrand.com

Jr. Sponsor

The Brokerage Real Estate Enthusiasts*        https://thebrokerageree.com

Howard City Lions Club      https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/howardcitymi/

Pennfield Lions Club           www.lionsclubs.org

Paw Paw Lions Club           https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/pawpawmi

Lennon Lions Club              www.facebook.com/lennonlionsclub/

Hillman Lions Club              https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/hillman/index.php

Momma B’s Pizza*              www.mommabspizzeria.com

Squirl Nut Butter                  www.squirrelsnutbutter.com

Turtle Gloves*                      www.turtlegloves.com

Joe Hildbrand

Jim Lykins

Product Sponsors: Cottage Outfitters, Caseville,   #1 Nails, Shelby Township*,   Mr. C's Car Wash*,   EJ Nicks, Lapeer,   Blend Frozen Yogurt, Lapeer,   Kookys 'n Cream, Lapeer,   Tilted Axis Brewing Company, Lapeer,   Bordines, Rochester*, The Candied Squirrel, Caseville Hardware.                              *  Past BLU Sponsor