Bear Brook Trail Races

We are excited to once again share the absolute beauty of Bear Brook State park and all the trails it has to offer. From beautiful single track, to steep uphills, and of course, the magnificent blueberry fields, Bear Brook has so much to offer no matter which of the races you choose.

Race Information

All races will have well stocked aid stations with a variety of different food items, water and Tailwind (powder for you to mix with water). Please note that this is a NO CUP race - we do not supply cups at the aid stations. You will need to supply your own water bottles/soft flasks, etc to re-fill along the course.

New for 2024

The Bear Brook Trail Races will be a GPX only event. There will be minimal to no course markings. Entrants will be required to download the course GPX and utilize that to navigate their way along the course. The GPX will be made available in advance of the Event and will be sent to all entrants.

How to get there

157 Deerfield Road, Allenstown, NH. Look for the snowmobile lot, we will have race day signs at entrance. If you come in from route 28 it will be on the right, if you come in from the other side of the park it will be on your left. You are looking for a dirt driveway going into a large dirt lot.

Cutoffs

There is no cutoff for the 10k or half marathon races but there will be a 9 hour cutoff for the marathon. Marathon runners must make it to the Final Aid Station no later than 4 pm.

Dropping Out

Runners not able to complete the race due to physical or mental circumstances must check-in solo or aided to the nearest aid station, notify aid station volunteers, and turn in their bib number to aid station personnel.

Where to stay

You can camp in the park, please book early to ensure a campsite. There are places to stay in Concord, NH which is about 20 minutes away from the race. Concord and Manchester are the closest major towns near the race start.

Refund Policy

It is our policy to offer a full refund (minus the fees charged by Ultrasignup) to a runner if they cancel their registration through Ultrasignup no later than 60 days prior to the date of the race. Within 60 days, the fee is either forfeited or the runner may request a deferment of the registration fee up to and no later than the following year. Canceling within one week of the race forfeits all fees.