FRIDAY, MAY 24

3:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Racer Package Pick Up at Kintec Abbotsford

SATURDAY, MAY 25

7:30 AM PDT - Racer Check-In

8:25 AM PDT - 21 km Pre-Race Briefing

8:30 AM PDT - 21 km Race Start

8:35 AM PDT - Kid’s Race Check-In Opens

8:55 AM PDT - 12 km Pre-Race Briefing

9:00 AM PDT - 12 km Race Start

9:05 AM PDT - Kids’ Race Starts

9:30 AM PDT - Kids’ Race Wraps Up

9:40 AM PDT - 8 km Pre-Race Briefing

9:45 AM PDT - 8 km Race Start

1:30 PM PDT - Cut Off for All Distances

21 km: Overall cut off is 5 hrs, 1:30 pm *must be at last aid station by 12:45 pm

12 km: Overall cut off 4.5 hrs, 1:30 pm

8 km: Overall cut off 3.5 hrs, 1:30 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 Grimms Hot Dog Meal sponsored by Meridian Farm Market

• 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!

8 km:

Aid Station #1: Top of Bear Buns & Access Road

12 km:

Aid Station #1: Top of Bear Buns & Access Road

Aid Station #2: FSR/Electric Tomato Intersection

21 km:

Aid Station #1: Top of Bear Buns & Access Road

Aid Station #2: Picnic Tables & Fire Pit at the Lorax/Bigguns Junction

Aid Station #3: FSR/Electric Tomato Intersection

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 HERE

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 running a 1 km out and back. 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.

We are thrilled to share that we will once again have the amazing photographer, Sara Kemper, taking photos at our Bear Mountain races!

Race photos will be shared on our website free of charge after the event, but we ask that you please tag @SaraKempner if you share any of the photos on your social channels.

EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS JANUARY 1, 2024

8 KM Early Registration Cost
$ 90 CDN

12 KM Early Registration Cost
$ 105 CDN

21 KM Early Registration Cost
$120 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 8km & 12km racers and $10 for the 21 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. **Runners MUST claim any draw prizes they won on-site. Prizes will not be held and will be redrawn if the winner has left.

PODIUM: Runners 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 runners have finished their race. The exact time will be posted at a later date closer to the race.