_ The 2024 Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K:

 
 
SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY, 6/15/2024
7:30am - 8:30am   Packet pick up and day-of registration*
9:00am                  5K race starts
10:00am                Awards
*Day-of registration (until 8:30am) using your personal mobile device, then come pick up your bib from us! No on-site payments will be accepted.
 
RACE COURSE
USATF Certified Course!
5K Run/Walk Race Course map
 
PARKING
Parking will be available at Lake Wilderness Park. We highly encourage carpooling with others. Arrive early so you have enough time before race start!
Please see attached map for specifics. Parking and Race Day Map
 

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP
Pre-race packet pick up will be offered at Road Runner Sports in Kent (Wednesday, June 12th, 4-7pm).  Come and get your race bib and t-shirt* before the race.  Grab all of your race day needs when you come in to grab your race bib!  Join the VIP Family and get $10 in Rewards Cash to use on your purchase that day. ​If you are already a VIP Family Member, earn DOUBLE REWARDS on today's purchases.  Visit RoadRunnerSports.com today!
*T-shirts only guaranteed for those who register by May 31st
 
CHIP TIMING
Chip timing will be provided by Tortoise and Hare Timing. Disposable chips will be placed on back of bib numbers. 
 

AWARDS 
Awards for both males and females will be given in the following age groups for in person race only.
Age Group Awards will be given based on Chip Time.
12 & under                   
13-15 
16-19 
20-24
25-29               
30-34
35-39               
40-44
45-49 
50-54
55-59               
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-85
86 & better
1st place in each age division wins the coveted Bear Run Bear! 
2nd-3rd place in each age division receive Bear Run Bells
Special awards for top 3 overall men and women will be based on gun time.
 

RACE RESULTS
Official race results will be posted on our website and online at Tortoise & Hare Timing.  Results will be based on chip time (crossing start line to crossing finish line).
 

STROLLERS, DOGS & WATER
We encourage the use of jogging strollers along the trails of this family-friendly 5K!  Out of consideration for other participants, dogs will not be allowed on the course (with the exception of service dogs). We do offer water at the end of the race.
 

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY 
Proceeds from the Bear Run will benefit Tahoma High School distance running programs administered by the Tahoma Cross Country Running Club.  The funds fill a wide range of needs for our large team of athletes including support for athletes and families who need help with team participation and summer camp fees, multiple scholarships awarded each year, and travel expenses beyond that available from the school district budget.  These kids work hard and run hard all year while maintaining exceptional grade point averages.  They deserve our support!
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Send email to Jeff Brady at [email protected]