Bear Country Night Trek

EVENT OVERVIEW

Embark on a nocturnal adventure at the Bear Country Night Trek in Waco, Texas, where runners can choose from 5K, 10K, 15K, and half-marathon trail runs, along with a 10K ruck, on the Cameron Park trails. As darkness descends, headlamps illuminate the challenging terrain, providing a thrilling experience under the starry sky. Join us for an authentic nighttime trail run through the heart of Bear Country on Friday or Saturday Night. Price Increases Early Bird (January 25 through June 4) Standard (June 5 through August 21) Late Registration (August 22, if not sold out)

COURSE OVERVIEW

- Surface: Dirt & Rocky Single Track Trails. - Course: Cameron Park Trails - Elevation: Hilly showing 1300ft elevation gain for 15K loop. - Location: Cameron Park Redwood Shelter (2300 Cameron Park Dr, Waco, TX 76708) - Weather: Historic Average 75-80 degrees night time weather - No Cup Race: We don't serve cups, please make sure to bring your own water-carrying system! - Volunteer: Volunteers make this race happen! Sign Up

Texas Summer Night Series

This race is a part of the Texas Summer Night Series. You can save up to 20% on the 2026 Texas Summer Night Series by registering for a Series Pass. You can choose your distance range or get the Midnight Monster Pass, which allows you to build up to the 40 Miler Race at the Noche Trail Run in September. Series Passes are available until June 3, 2026, lock in yours before! Sign Up for the Series Here The first 50 people who register for any of the Texas Summer Night Series Passes will receive a FREE TSNS hat shipped to them. Anyone who finishes 3/7 races will receive a TSNS exclusive duffle bag. Complete 6/7 races, and runners get a Texas Summer Night Series plaque and the collectible race medals. June 6 | Texoma Challenge (Denison TX) Sign Up June 13 | Fire Trail Running Festival (near San Antonio TX) Sign Up August 1 | Fiesta Night Run (San Antonio TX) Sign Up August 15 | Night Claw (Glen Rose TX) Sign Up September 5 | Bear Country Night Trek (Waco TX) Sign Up September 12 | Lone Star Night Run (near Ft Worth TX) Sign Up September 19 | Noche Trail Run (near Kerrville TX) Sign Up

Location and Times

Cameron Park Redwood Shelter (2300 Cameron Park Dr, Waco, TX 76708) Schedule Friday: 6PM-8PM: Packet Pickup (for all races) 8PM: Friday Night 5K & 10K Start 11PM: Friday Night Cutoff Saturday: 5:30PM-7:30PM: Packet Pickup 7PM: Half Marathon Start 7:30PM: 10K Ruck Start 8PM: 5K, 10K & 15K Start 12AM: Saturday Night Cutoff

What You Get

RACE GEAR/AWARDS: - Bear Country Night Trek Tri-blend Tee - Bear Country Night Trek Finisher Medal - A Texas Summer Night Series Collectable - Bear Country Night Trek RUCK Patch - 1st Place awards for all distances M & F - DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" Award for Half Marathon RACE EXPERIENCE: - Aid Station Food & Hydration - Scenic Course - Photography - Fully Marked/Supported Course - Friendly & Encouraging Race Staff/Volunteers

OUTLAW MEMBERSHIP

Most runners who do one Outlaw race end up doing several a year. If you already know this won’t be your last, check out Outlaw Membership . Pay once, get race credits you can use on eligible Outlaw events all year, plus member‑only perks and priority access on select races. You still register through RunSignup/UltraSignup like normal, but members use special codes at checkout so their entries are covered. If you’re planning 3 or more races this season, it usually pays for itself on your way to the start line.

More Information/Policies/FAQ

For more detailed information, including the course map, other event info, and aid stations, please visit www.TexasOutlawRunning.com For Policies regarding event communication, refunds/credits, discounts, ensuring race shirts/swag, lower entry prices, and changing distance, visit our Policies Page For other questions, please make sure to look at our Frequently Asked Questions page before contacting us. If the answer is on that page, we may not respond. You can contact us by visiting our website.