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!

Texas Summer Night Series

This race is a part of the Texas Summer Night Series. The 2026 "Texas Summer Night Series" spans all across Texas. Complete 3 out of the 8 races in the series to complete it. Anyone who completes 3/8 runs in this series receives all 3 collectible medals

• June 8 | Texoma Challenge (Denison TX)
• June 13 | Fire Trail Running Festival (near San Antonio TX)
• July 18 | Eastern Legend (Grapeland TX)
• August 1 | Fiesta Night Run (San Antonio TX)
• August 15 | Night Claw (Glen Rose TX)
• September 5 | Bear Country Night Trek (Waco TX)
• September 12 | Lone Star Night Run (near Ft Worth TX)
• September 19 | Noche Trail Run (near Kerrville TX)

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: 5PM-8PM: 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 RUCK Patch
• 1st Place awards for all distances M & F
• DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" awards for 15K

RACE EXPERIENCE:

• Aid Station Food & Hydration
• Scenic Course
• Photography
• Fully Marked/Supported Course
• Friendly & Encouraging Race Staff/Volunteers

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

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