Maple Valley Bear Run & Walk 5K

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!

$35 for adults; kids 12 and under are FREE, thanks to our sponsors, when you register online by May 31st (a small handling fee will apply for all registrations).  Participants 8 years old and younger must register with and be accompanied by an adult or participant 13 years or older.  

SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY, 6/27/2026

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

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, June 25, 2026 from 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!  
*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 male and female categories.  Age Group Awards will be given based on Chip Time.  Must be present to receive Award 

0-5

6-9

10-12                   

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

80-84

85-89

90-94

95-100

100+

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 Katie Leh at mvbearrunwalk@gmail.com