Colorado · 5+15 Double · 15k · 5k
Beware the Bear Trail Races
Beware the Bear Trail Races is a 5+15 Double, 15k, 5k and Kids 1k event held in Lakewood, Colorado. It was last held on October 25, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Lakewood, CO
Race details
- Last held
- October 25, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Lakewood, Colorado
- Distances
- 5+15 Double, 15k, 5k, Kids 1k
- Course
- 300 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- runuphillracing.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $22 (from runuphillracing.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:30 AM MDT
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 300 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 15K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 800 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 40°F at the start, 57% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Beware the Bear Trail Races
Beware the Bear Trail Races in Lakewood, CO.
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Beware the Bear Trail Races: common questions
- When is the Beware the Bear Trail Races?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Beware the Bear Trail Races held?
- In Lakewood, Colorado.
- What distances does the Beware the Bear Trail Races offer?
- 5+15 Double, 15k, 5k and Kids 1k.
- How do I register for the Beware the Bear Trail Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Beware the Bear Trail Races?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $22 (from runuphillracing.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Beware the Bear Trail Races start?
- 8:30 AM MDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Beware the Bear Trail Races?
- about 40°F at the start, 57% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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