THE BEAR 100
A Run Through Napoleon Dynamite Country
Q: Why did you run 100 miles? A: Because I felt like it.
Gosh!
Place & Date:
Logan, Utah, to Fish Haven, Idaho, September
26-27
(Friday-Saturday), 2008, 6:00 a.m.
Even the big bucks can go out too fast . . .
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
A new mileage chart has now been posted, with coordinates of the aid stations.
These are based on some small changes to the course based on field mapping and
measuring. New maps are now up (except for the big overview map--in
progress). Do not panic--these are SMALL
changes, and should not impact the tactical picture of the run.
Pre-race briefing and drop bag placement is Thursday,
September 25, 2008 at Mountain Valley Trout Farm,
1471 West Highway 218, Smithfield, UT, at 5:00 p.m. (turn west on
highway 218 off Highway 89 in Smithfield, north of Logan. There is a sign
at the trout farm).
The Race starts at
Hyrum Gibbons/Mount
Logan Park located at1400 East 350 South in Logan, Utah.
There are bathroom facilities at the park and ample parking. If you intend to
leave your vehicle at the start, it might be best to park in the street, since
Logan parks technically close at dusk.
NEW!! COURSE CHANGE! NEW
MAPS! NEW
MILEAGES!
When the Bear 100 was first conceived, Leland hoped for a
point-to-point run from Logan to Bear Lake. Regulatory hurdles prevented
this from happening, until now. Because of your stewardship over your
forest, the Wasatch-Cache/Uinta National Forest, along with the Caribou National
Forest, have granted permission for the point-to-point course originally
contemplated.
Online
registration. Online
registration is PREFERRED and will enhance chances of entry if we fill. Race capacity depends on Forest
Service limits. We will post information as it becomes available. As
of now the race is open for registration.
Soul Focus Productions'
Dancing the Bear is now out on DVD.
Check out the
trailer
WHY A FRIDAY RACE?
Many runners ask why the
Bear 100 begins on a Friday. There are several reasons. First, many
participants and volunteers (radio operators, scout troops at the aid stations)
are latter-day saints ("Mormons") and find it difficult to participate on a
Sunday. Second, Saturday recreationists and ranchers have less of an
impact when the field is spread out on Saturday morning. Finally, for
those traveling from long distance, taking Thursday and Friday off is easier
than taking off Friday and Monday. If you like or dislike our Friday
start, let us know. mailto:phil@phillowry.com
Need a Place to Stay?
The race begins at the mouth of Logan Dry Canyon, right near Logan, Utah.
There are dozens of hotels within five minutes of the start. Logan is a
medium-sized university city with all the amenities you need, including an
outdoor/running shop. It is a two hour drive from the the Salt Lake City
International Airport.
Entry Refunds Policy and Voluntarism
Because expenses in a race like the Bear are generally incurred
early, if the race is cancelled because of conditions beyond our control, we
reserve the right to retain the entire balance of the entry fee. We are a
nonprofit race and will endeavor to return a portion of those fees that we are
able, but cannot guarantee such return. Thank you for your
understanding.
You may count time volunteering at an ultra
for the service component of your entry.
Awards
All entrants will receive a beautiful
long-sleeve t-shirt with a distinctive design. Finishers receive an
engraved plaque indicating the date of the event and their finish time and
place. They also receive a belt buckle reflective of their time: a Black
Bear buckle for times between 30-35 hours, a Grizzly Bear buckle for times
between 24-30 hours, and a Wolverine buckle for times under 24 hours.
Winners, in addition to the items above, will receive large custom-engraved
pine plaques documenting their accomplishment.
Course Records: 18.50.45 (Karl SpeedGoat Meltzer, 2007) • (F)
23.56.51 (Ruth Zollinger, 2001)
You are runner
to visit this site since May 3, 2004
Questions? Comments? Please contact our
webmaster.
Your best source of info is the RD, Leland Barker, at 1-435-563-3647. Leland's address is
1471 West Highway 218, Smithfield, UT 84335.
This page authored by Phil Lowry as a service to the
Bear 100.
Always sing on the trails.
Copyright 2001-2006 Bear 100 Mile Endurance
Run and Cache Sun 'n Snow Runners. No portion of this page may be
reproduced for any purpose except to aid in participation in the Bear 100 Mile
Endurance Run. The authors of this page desire but do not guarantee
accuracy. Ultrarunning is a hazardous sport. You must use your
judgment in participating or training for an ultra such as the Bear 100, and
changes in weather, topography and other factors may moot or render inaccurate
the information on this page. Be prepared for any contingency while on the
Bear 100 course. Happy trails.
