Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
Updated
Sunday, October 3, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Bear (Lums Pond State Park - Area 1, 1068 Howell School Road). Distances: 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $45 to $50; the Half marathon goes from $50 to $55 after March 26.
Course and race notes
Enjoy nature at Lums Pond State Park.
Starting and finishing at Area 1, the Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K uses portions of the Little Jersey and Swamp Forest trails. The course is a mix of single track, wide trails and is relatively flat in elevation. This race is appropriate for all level runners including beginners.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, October 3
2027 · in 330 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Lums Pond State Park - Area 1, 1068 Howell School Road
Bear, DE 19701
Area: Wilmington & Delaware, Philadelphia
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
10KHalf marathon
Price
$45 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Fri Mar 26 (in 139 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Sep 30 (in 327 days)
Opened Oct 30, 2026
Race day in Bear
Weather
74° / 52°F
Typical high and low for October 3, with a 27% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Newark Ag Farm, DE (6.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:59 AM – 6:44 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
6 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Nearest public restroom: 0.5 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Oct 2
Where to stay
0 within 3 mi3 within 5 mi
Guest house
Hotel 1 of 3: Windborne
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 3: Deluxe Inn
About 14 min drive4.6 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 3: Sutton Inn
About 14 min drive4.8 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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