The Bear — 2026

Utah, United States · Race day · Sep 25, 2026

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Distance99.0 mi159.3 km

Elevation gain17,884 ft5,451 m

Descent16,801 ft5,121 m

High point9,029 ft2,752 m

Race daySep 25, 20267:00 AM start

Aid stations

Aid station	Mile	km
Start	0.0	0.0
Spring Water	9.3	15.0
1. Logan Peak AS (no crew)	10.3	16.6
Spring Water	13.2	21.2
2. Leatham Hollow AS (Crew)	19.3	31.0
3. Upper Richards Hollow AS (no crew)	27.6	44.5
Water Only	32.1	51.7
4. Right Hand Fork AS (Limited Crew)	36.5	58.7
Water Only	40.6	65.3
Use Temple Fork Cutoff	40.8	65.6
5. Temple Fork AS (Limited Crew, pacer exchange)	44.5	71.6
6. Tony Grove AS (crew, pacer exchange)	50.7	81.6
Tony Grove Extra Parking + Starlink Hotspot for Crews	59.1	95.1
Franklin Basin Rd (Crew Parking)	60.8	97.8
7. Franklin Basin Rd AS (Crew/Pacer must walk in)	60.8	97.8
Critical, faint hard right turn, do not miss!	64.2	103.3
8. Logan River AS (no crew, no pacer exchange)	68.7	110.6
9. Beaver Mt AS (crew and pacer exchange)	74.8	120.4
10. Gibson Basin AS (no crew, no pacer exchange)	80.0	128.8
11. Beaver Creek AS (crew, pacer exhange)	84.0	135.2
Don't miss this turn...	86.3	138.8
12. Ranger Dip AS (crew, pacer exchange)	91.0	146.4
Finish - Fish Haven ID (@ The Reserve)	99.0	159.3

Aid stations as published on the course file — always confirm locations and cutoffs with the race organizer.

About this course

The Bear — 2026 covers 99.0 mi (159.3 km) with 17,884 ft of elevation gain through Utah, United States. The interactive map above shows the full route with its elevation profile and aid stations, built from the course's GPS file.

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