The Bear Chase

The Bear Chase Race Endurance Festival is a trail running event held at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado. It offers multiple distances including 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, catering especially to first-time ultramarathoners and trail runners. The course features mostly dirt and single-track trails with moderate elevation gains ranging from about 230 feet for the 10K to over 4,200 feet for the 100K.

Runners enjoy a fast, scenic course with panoramic views and varied terrain that is not overly technical. The event supports local open space preservation and provides a friendly, well-organized atmosphere with aid stations and race amenities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.