SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2024

BEAR MOUNTAIN XC BIKE RACE

📍MISSION, BC

10969 Dewdney Trunk Road, Mission, BC, V4S 1L1

11 KM • 25 KM

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

11 KM | 486 M ELEVATION

The short course is a super fun lap that begins with a climb through some brilliant greenery and a smooth trail. Carrying on you'll reach some bumps and shorter steep pitches to keep you honest. Once you pop out of that trail you'll climb onto Bear Buns where you will enjoy the easier grade of the trail while enjoying a trail littered with technical roots and rocks to keep it interesting. The final climb will be on the FSR which will take you to your descent beginning on Wasp trail which is filled with berms, bumps, and turns! Gain some speed on Lorax and jump the rollers if you're feeling extra brave. You'll then spend a bit more time climbing the FSR before the final descent of the course. Super Bear is the perfect end to the race as you'll enjoy the fun, flowy trail with pumps, berms, and moderate jumps (all of which can be rolled) before you reach the finish line at the lake!

🗺 Trailforks - 11 km Map
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HelloDrifter - 11 km Map

25 KM | 1,149 M ELEVATION

The long course is being remapped and will be changing slightly - Starting from the main parking lot, this course will take you up a gradual climb for the first 4 kilometers. Here at 4 km, you will reach the first aid station. Once you are warmed up, you will cover some fun descents and rolling trails leading up to a beautiful lookout of the surrounding mountain ranges. You will then head up a steeper climb and be rewarded with a beautiful lookout at the surrounding mountain ranges. From here, you will hit some flowy downhill and smooth trails until the next climb. You'll have a chance to run on some gravel FSR roads for a little relief from the climbs and experience a true mix of literally all-terrain styles and trails in this race. Steep single-track descents, runnable climbs mixed with steep climbs, multiple areas with beautiful views from the FSR, and some fun features along the way!

🗺 Trailforks - 25 km Map
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HelloDrifter - 25 km Map

  • FRIDAY, MAY 24

    3:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Race Package Pick Up at Kintec Abbotsford - 1707 Salton Rd #3, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7P2

    SUNDAY, MAY 26

    7:30 AM PDT - Racer Check-in

    8:15 AM PDT - Kids’ Race Registration

    8:25 AM PDT - 25 km Pre-Race Briefing

    8:30 AM PDT - 25 km Race Start

    8:45 AM PDT - Kids’ Race Start

    9:15 AM PDT - Kids’ Race Ends

    9:15 AM PDT - 11 km Pre-Race Briefing

    9:20 AM PDT - 11 km Race Start

    11:00 AM PDT - Beer Garden Opens + Live Music Starts

    1:30 PM PDT - Cut Off for All Distances

  • Cut off is 1:30 pm *must be at last aid station by 12:45 pm

    Cut-off times are meant to keep everyone safe and ensure everyone returns, NOT to cut your race short! If you are close to making the cut-off time, we will use our discretion before pulling anyone from the race. We believe in you, take that shot and try out the longer race!

  • There is free parking on Welch Road & Biero Road, but be sure to come early as you’ll have a 10-15 minute walk back to the race starting area at Mill Pond.

    We have been informed by the city that parking is not allowed on Dewdney Trunk Road, and bylaw officers may give you a ticket if you park along the road.

    • Epic Prizes! Great prizes for podium finishers in all distances and tons of draw prizes, too.

    • Beautiful Custom Wooden Plaques For Podium Finishers

    • Finisher Medals

    • Bear Mountain Camping Mug

    • FREE Post-Race Meal

    • Custom Racer Bib

    • Chip Timing

    • Fully Stocked Aid Stations

    • Free Sample Products From Our Sponsors

    • Post-Race Party With A Beer Garden And Live Music

    • Complimentary Race Photos

    • Donation To Mission Search And Rescue

    • Professional Medical Team

    • Physio, Massage, Chiro (subject to availability)

    • SUPER AWESOME VOLUNTEERS

    • An amazing day in the mountains!

  • *Locations Coming Soon*

    Our aid stations will be stocked with all the nutritious and delicious items you’ll need to kick butt in your race!

    Here are some things you can expect at each of the aid stations:

    • Water, F2C Glycodurance

    • Coke, Ginger Ale

    • Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Watermelon

    • Pickles, Pretzels, Salty Chips

    • Gummies, Cookies, M&M’s

    ** If we are unable to get one of the above items, we will replace it with another similar item.

    If there is something specific that helps you run your best, feel free to bring it with you!

  • We love you. We need you. We couldn’t do it without you!!

    Sign up to volunteer with us for an amazing day of cheering on racers eating yummy snacks and enjoying the race day feeling!

    SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

  • Friday, May 24 > 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM at the Abbotsford Kintec - 1707 Salton Rd #3, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7P2

    Want to win some free Heads or Trails swag? Pick up your race package on Friday night and you’ll be automatically entered into a draw to win! 🎉🚨

    *If you are unable to pick up your package at Kintec, you can pick it up the morning of the race on site but expect that there may be a slight wait if you opt to pick it up in the morning and plan accordingly. Race packets MUST be picked up by the registered runner as this is an insurance requirement.

  • We love the kids’ races, so bring your kids out for a super fun time!

    Kids will be racing a fun loop. Draw prizes to follow!

    Registration for the kids’ race will open closer to the event date.

    We’re encouraging donations for the kids’ race entries to cover the costs of bibs and medals, but it is not required. You’ll have the ability to donate upon registration or onsite.

  • EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS JANUARY 1, 2024

    11 KM Early Registration Cost
    $90 CDN

    23 KM Early Registration Cost
    $ 100 CDN

    • A $5-$10 donation from every registration will go directly towards Mission Search and Rescue.

    • There is an additional fee upon checkout that goes to the FVMBA. The fee is $5 for the 11km racers and $10 for the 23 km racers. This fee goes toward FVMBA's trail building and trail prep and maintenance on the trails we are lucky to have access to for the race!

    • All prices listed above are subject to sales tax (5% GST in BC). All fees are payable in Canadian Dollars.

    • An online processing fee from RaceRoster will be applied to your registration for this event.

  • 60 days before race day (March 26) - 75% of entry fee can be deferred to another Heads or Trails event

    30 days before race day (April 25) - 50% of entry fee can be deferred to another Heads or Trails event

    21 days before race day (May 4) - No deferrals. No Refunds. No Exceptions. At this point, all of our race expenses have been incurred to put on a fantastic event! We cannot offer any exceptions beyond this point and we appreciate your understanding.

    *All deferrals are redeemable within one calendar year from the deferral date, and an entry may only be deferred once.

  • If the race is unable to proceed in person for any circumstances including, but not limited to, weather, acts of nature, COVID-19, or other circumstances, the event will move ahead virtually.

    Bibs are non-transferable to another racer under any circumstance.

    Also, please note that we do not provide transfers or refunds under any circumstances.

    Thank you for your understanding!

  • MEDALS: All racers will receive a custom Bear Mountain Medal!

    DRAW PRIZES: We have tons of draw prizes to give away at the end of the race! Stick around after the event for your chance to win an awesome prize. **Riders MUST claim any draw prizes they won on-site. Prizes will not be held and will be redrawn if the winner has left.

    PODIUM: Riders who make the podium will be given a Custom Wooden Plaque during the Awards Ceremony.

    AWARDS CEREMONY: The Awards Ceremony will be held after the majority of the riders have finished their race. The exact time will be posted at a later date closer to the race.

EVENT SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2024

7:30 AM PDT - Racer Check-in Opens

8:15 AM PDT - Kids’ Race Registration

8:25 AM PDT - 25 km Pre-Race Briefing

8:30 AM PDT - 25 km Race Start [Wave 1]

8:40 AM PDT - 25 km Race Start [Wave 2]

8:45 AM PDT - Kids’ Race Start

9:15 AM PDT - Kids’ Race Ends

9:15 AM PDT - 11 km Pre-Race Briefing

9:15 AM PDT - 11 km Race Start [Wave 1]

9:25 AM PDT - 11 km Race Start [Wave 2]

11:00 AM PDT - Beer Garden Opens

1:30 PM PDT - Cut Off for All Distances

I’ll be back next year!! Loved the race and the all-around vibes of the day. Having a beer garden post-race was sick.
— 2023 Bear Short Course Rider
Trails were mint. Such a fun lap!
— 2023 Bear Short Course Rider
Gnarly ride!! Had an absolute time!
— 2023 Bear Long Course Rider

RUGGED, WILD AND BEAUTIFUL. TOUGH CLIMBS, FAST AND FLOWY DOWNHILLS, AND NO SHORTAGE OF STOKE!!


SARA KEMPNER PHOTOGRAPHY

We are thrilled to share that Sara Kempner will once again be shooting our Bear Mountain Trail and Bike Race Events.

Sara is an incredible event photographer who captures epic action shots during the race and will have you reminiscing on race day for months to come.

Race photos will be shared free of charge, we just ask that you please tag and give credit to @sarakempner when sharing photos on any social platforms!

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

If you’re looking for a great hotel for the weekend, the Best Western Plus® Mission City Lodge has generously offered any Bear Mountain participants a discounted rate for the weekend!

You can make a reservation by phone, calling the front desk at 1-888-552-5542 or 1-604-820-5500 using as reference the group name  “Heads or Trails Canada” or by booking online using the button below!

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