Battle the Bear

Location:

Bear Creek Lake Park 15600 W. Morrison Road: 303.697.6159 Take C-470 to Morrison Rd exit, east to park entrance on south side of Morrison Rd. Proceed east inside park to race venue.

Event Details:

Saturday, May 19th.  No license required.

• Marathon – 60 miles.  Start 8:00 am
• Half Marathon – 30 miles.  Start 1:30 pm
• Cross-country Sport – 20 miles.  Start 1:42
• Cross-country Beginner – 10 miles.  Start 1:43 pm

The course will run clockwise again this year.  The Half Marathon and Cross-country races will take place Saturday afternoon after the Marathon has completed so that competitors will have a clean course.

Tents, coolers, and supplies can be set up along the course in the Pit Zone. The Race finish, Expo, Aid Station, and Pit Zone will be down below by the Lake this year.  Races will start at the bottom of the road.

Event Highlights:

New Finish and Expo location this year down below under the shade of the cottonwoods!  Enjoy the green grass and cool waters of the lake for a post race soak of tired legs.  Race #3 of The Series.  Known as the Front Range 60 last year, we went back to our roots and put all the races under our historical name of Battle the Bear.  Spectators and racers alike will enjoy the hot racing action at this fun venue. Bring your noise makers and join the party. There will be an industry expo with product sampling, and a Kidz Zone with jumpy house, games, and our Warriors Kids Race. Celebrate mountain bike season in Colorado with the whole family at this annual spring ritual of off-road fun.

Event Schedule:

Friday:  Can enter park without paying entrance fee to register Friday afternoon.  If you want to pre-ride the course also, the Park kindly asks that you pay the Park’s pass then, or park by the Conoco and ride in for free. (best option either way)
4:00-6:00 pm   On-site Registration and check-in at Bear Creek Lake Park. Leader’s Jersey’s presented at check-in.
On-site reg fee of $10 applies.

Evening camping:  Excellent Camping at the Park, first come first serve.

Saturday:
6:00-8:00  On-site Registration and check-in. Leader’s jerseys presented at check-in.
8:00 Marathon Starts
10:00-1:00 Half Marathon and Cross-country Registration and check-in
12:30 Marathon Results first preliminary posting, racers must check results, updated every 30 minutes, go to timing only if there is a protest.
1:30 Half Marathon and Cross-country Starts
1:30-4:00 Racer Enchilada Dinner, friends and family welcome to join for $10
2:00 Free Warriors Kids Race
2:00 Marathon Awards Ceremony – maybe a special treat!  Got to see it to believe it.
3:00 Cross-country and Half Marathon Results first preliminary postings, racers must check results, updated every 30 minutes, go to timing only if there is a protest.
4:00 Cross-country awards
4:30 Half Marathon Awards