California · 13.32 Miles · 6.3 Miles · 5K
Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a 13.32 Miles, 6.3 Miles, 5K, 10K and half marathon event held in Orinda, California. It was last held on August 8, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Orinda, CA
Race details
- Last held
- August 8, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Orinda, California
- Distances
- 13.32 Miles, 6.3 Miles, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Course
- 3088 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 7:30 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 3088 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Bear Creek
All Bear Creek Race info (including registration links) here: https://brazenracing.com/bearcreek/ 5K, 10K and half marathon in Briones Regional Park, Lafayette, California.
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Bear Creek: common questions
- When is the Bear Creek?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Bear Creek held?
- In Orinda, California.
- What distances does the Bear Creek offer?
- 13.32 Miles, 6.3 Miles, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon.
- How do I register for the Bear Creek?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Bear Creek?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed.
- What time does the Bear Creek start?
- 7:30 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Bear Creek?
- Loop course; Road surface; 3088 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data).
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