Smokey Bear Run

About the Event

Please join us at beautiful Bass Lake, California on Saturday, September 19, 2026 for the Smokey Bear Run / Walk. This year's event proceeds will go back to our local community. This year, we are celebrating the 39th year of the race.

The courses run on Road 222, which edges Bass Lake. Slightly rolling hills and pristine views of Bass Lake are in store for 10k and 2 Mile participants!

GROUP PRICING AVAILABLE UNTIL 7/31!

Register your group of 4 for a special discounted rate! Once inside registration, simply use the "Multi-Person Pricing" drop down to secure a great price!

Races Offered

Smokey Bear Virtual Race

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — Smokey Bear Virtual Race

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07:00

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$45.00

Kids 1/2 Mile Race (age 9-12)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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07:45

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$25.00

Kids 1/4 Mile Race (age 5-8)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 0.25 Miles

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07:55

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$25.00

Kids 1/8 Mile Race (age 2-4)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 0.12 Miles

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08:05

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$25.00

10k Run

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:30

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$45.00

2 Mile Run

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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08:35

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$45.00

2 Mile Walk(NON-COMPETITIVE)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:35

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$45.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Bass Lake.

thermostat Temperature

13.2° / 26.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.7° / 24.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 36m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

47.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:40

nightlight Sunset

19:04

About Bass Lake

Learn more about the host city, Bass Lake.

Bass Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Madera County, California, United States. Located within the Sierra National Forest, it lies approximately 14 miles (23 km) south of the entrance to Yosemite National Park. The community is centered around Bass Lake, a reservoir formed in 1910 by the construction of Crane Valley Dam on Willow Creek, a tributary of the San Joaquin River.