Races

Bear, The

UtahSeptember

Logan to Fish Haven. Autumn aspen, mud, rolling ridges. Tony Grove at mile 50 is the cold grind.

100 mi+26,463 ft-25,335 ft36 hours4,803 ft to 9,055 fttech 8/103 stationspoint to pointlotteryWSER qualifierSeptemberWSER qualifierHardrock qualifier
Distance100 mi
Gain+26,463 ft
Loss-25,335 ft
Altitude4,803 ft to 9,055 ft
Technicality8/10
Air20°F to 80°F
Gradient profileCalTopo course map
  • Start4,803 ft
  • High8,965 ft
  • Low4,803 ft
  • Finish5,932 ft
Aid stations3 stops verified
  1. Logan River at mile 25, cutoff 9 hours
  2. Beaver Creek at mile 60, cutoff 20 hours
  3. Finish at mile 100, cutoff 36 hours

Terrain

trail80%jeep15%paved5%

Field, 2025 · 26-year sampleresults

Starters335
Finish rate75%
Median31:15
Sub-2425

Geometrycourse math

Steepest drop1,690 ft-17.0% over 1.9 mi
Night miles42 misunset near 18:00 local
Time over 8k ft38%

Weather at the cruxcourse math

At hour 7 of race, feels like 40 C (93 F).Sample of 7 race days, medium confidence.At hour 7 of race, apparent temperature P90 is 40 C / 104 F.

Course records

Men2:12:51Brian Hamos2015 results
Women5:29:19Lieko Earle2017 results

The cruxTony Grove (mile 50+) and the cold high ridges

Course DNA

The Course

Autumn mud. Aspen leaves. Rolling ridges from Logan toward Fish Haven. Tony Grove is a long grind into high-country pines after mile 50. Night. Trails slick with mud, wet leaves, and early snow. Temple Fork. Low near 4,803 feet. High near 9,055. Trail 80 percent, jeep 15, paved 5. Logan River and Beaver Creek mark early and mid course before the cold ridges take over.

The Work

Day to night swings hammer thermoregulation. Micro-eccentric load on the quads from rolling ridges. Train cold-weather runs. Back-to-back mountain hiking. Leg strength for the downhills when the temperature falls off a cliff after dark.

Kit

Packable windproof jacket. Windproof gloves with touch screens. You need the watch without bare hands. Shoes that grip slick mud and wet leaves. Insulated headwear for the ridges.

Race Day

Dress for the high ridges. Indian Summer days. Sub-freezing nights. Conservative climbing. Run the rolling ridges. Tony Grove hits at night. Crew at Tony Grove and Temple Fork. Hot water for broth and tea. Dry socks and shoes. Keep it warm. Keep it short.

Results

Bear, The finish lines.

Winner: Mike Cappi, 18:34:50.

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