THE BEAR 100
The Bear 100 was a race conceived by a veteran ultrarunner to
give runners the opportunity to experience the high country straddling the
Utah/Idaho border in the peak of the fall color season. The last of the
major mountain ultras, it allows runners to get in one more run before the snow
flies, or to redeem themselves from a DNF earlier in the season. It also
is a qualifying run for the Hardrock 100. Altitude and climbs are its
major challenges, along with a longer night than experienced earlier in the
year. An advantage of the Bear 100 is that heat, while possible, is
usually not a major issue.
Overview of the Run
The Bear 100 begins in Logan, Utah and follows the canyons and
crests of the northern Wasatch as it traverses north into Idaho. It
eventually ends at Fish Haven, Idaho, on the shores of Bear Lake.
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.
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: 19.51.11 (Hal Koerner III, 2003) • (F)
23.56.51 (Ruth Zollinger, 2001)
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Or, call the RD, Leland Barker, at 1-435-563-3647. Leland's address is
1471 West Highway 218, Smithfield, UT 84335.
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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.
