Bear Mountain Trail Running Race 2026

Bear Mountain Trail Running Race is a single-day trail event on Bear Mountain in Mission, BC, with 8 km, 15 km, and 30 km options. The race sits in late spring and leans into sustained climbing rather than flat-speed running.

The 15 km loop is the core course, and the 30 km doubles it for runners looking for a bigger mountain test. A kids’ race is also part of the morning schedule, adding a family-friendly layer to race day.

Results are sent to ITRA and UTMB for performance index scoring, which gives the event an added draw for runners tracking trail credentials. For runners looking to stay in the region, it also fits neatly into the broader trail racing scene in British Columbia.

Bear Mountain uses mountain trail terrain near Mission, BC, with the 15 km course as a single loop and the 30 km as two laps of that loop. The 8 km route is the shorter climbing option.

Course notes include a 30 km cut-off at Aid Station 3 at 2:30 PM (5 hr). The morning schedule is staggered, with starts at 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 9:30 AM for the 30 km, 15 km, and 8 km fields, respectively.

• 8 km, 15 km, and 30 km trail options on Bear Mountain
• 30 km runs the 15 km loop twice
• Approximate elevation gain: 327 m+ for 8 km, 770 m+ for 15 km, and 1,540 m+ for 30 km
• Kids’ race included on race morning
• Results are submitted to ITRA and UTMB for performance index scoring
• Race day uses staggered starts, with the 30 km first, then 15 km, then 8 km
• Held in Mission, BC, on Bear Mountain