The classic Orange Loop — Bear Creek Lake Park's signature trail on a Sunday morning
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The Bear Chase Half Marathon sends runners on a single loop of the 13.1-mile Orange Course through Bear Creek Lake Park — the same loop the ultra runners complete multiple times on Saturday. Three named climbs, sweeping Front Range views, and 99% smooth singletrack make it a memorable introduction to trail running for road runners ready for their first taste of dirt.
Suitable for first-timers
Lakewood, CO, United StatesOctober 04, 2026
The Bear Chase Half Marathon is a loop trail race in Lakewood, CO, United States, held on October 04, 2026. The course covers 13.2 miles, climbs 800 ft, and has a 4h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 5,699 ft | — | |
Homestead Aid Aid Station | 6.0 | 5,512 ft | — | |
Cattail Creek Aid Aid Station | 9.5 | 5,712 ft | — | |
Finish Finish | 13.2 | 5,699 ft | 4h11:00 AM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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