Results: 2026
| Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Sidney Noble | 17:39:23 |
| Women | Kristin Johnson | 18:50:37 |
254 of 350 starters finished.
OpenSplitTime names the 2026 course "Garden City Finish" and counts 255 finishers: it lists one runner as finished whom UltraSignup lists as a DNF at 36:48:00.
Source: UltraSignup — 2026 The Bear 100 Miler results. Checked October 3, 2026.
Event Overview
A 100-mile mountain race from Logan to Conestoga Ranch in Garden City, Utah, with approximately 20,363 ft of climbing and a 36-hour cutoff in 2026.
| Date | Sep 25-26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Logan to Garden City, Utah, USA |
| Format | Fixed-Distance |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Region | North America |
| Distance / duration | 100 mi |
| State / area | Utah and Idaho (UT, ID) |
| Course model | Point-to-point |
| Edition note | The 2026 course finished at Conestoga Ranch in Garden City, Utah. Older Fish Haven finish information does not describe this edition. |
| Elevation gain | Approximately 20,363 ft (2026 manual) |
| Cutoff | 36 hours |
| Start | September 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM, Hyrum Gibbons / Mount Logan Park, Logan (MDT) |
| Highlights | Point-to-Point Mountain Course, Garden City Finish |
Bear 100 2026 Crew Access
Crew access is restricted. Right Hand Fork and Temple Fork require the assigned pass; crews cannot use both.
| Crew station | Mile | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Leatham Hollow | 20 | Crew permitted |
| Right Hand Fork | 37.5 | Only if assigned |
| Temple Fork | 45.5 | Only if assigned |
| Tony Grove | 52 | Separate day-of-race pass required |
| Franklin Basin | 62 | Crew permitted |
| Beaver Mountain Lodge | 76.5 | Crew permitted |
| Burnt Fork | 92 | Crew permitted |
Checked October 6, 2026. This is a crew-access summary, not a complete aid-station or cutoff list.
Sources: Organizer's crew-access list; Official crew rules.
2026 Pacers, Finish & Return Transport
The 2026 manual fixes the finish in Garden City. Times below are local (MDT).
| Item | 2026 arrangements |
|---|---|
| Pacer start | From Right Hand Fork, mile 37.5; runners over 60 could have a pacer throughout after notifying the race director. |
| Finish | Conestoga Ranch, Garden City, Utah; cutoff Saturday, September 26 at 18:00. |
| Return shuttle | Saturday 18:30 from the ranch entrance on 300W to the start, without intermediate stops; prepaid, $25 plus tax. |
| Finish parking | Inside Conestoga Ranch; no parking on 300W. |
Checked October 6, 2026. These arrangements describe the completed edition; confirm the next edition before booking transport.
Sources: 2026 runner manual: pacers and shuttle.
Course & Terrain
Point-to-point mountain route from Logan to Conestoga Ranch in Garden City, near Bear Lake.
Key course features to know before comparing this race:
- Logan start and Garden City finish near Bear Lake
- Elevation range approximately 4,870–8,865 ft in the 2026 manual
The official course mix is predominantly singletrack with sustained mountain climbing, descending, and exposed fall conditions.
Format & Support (as run)
| Support model | Aid stations offer GU drinks, gels and food. This is a cupless race: carry a cup or bottle. Check the official aid sheet for each station's cutoff and drop-bag availability. |
|---|---|
| Crew / pacers | One crew vehicle per runner; crew only at permitted stations. Pacers cannot carry the runner's supplies. Only one pacer at a time until the final mile. |
| Drop bags | Bags are accepted at designated aid stations and returned to the finish on Saturday afternoon. Use the official aid sheet to choose locations. |
Why This Race Matters
The Bear combines a long mountain crossing with a finish far from the start. Crew passes, pacer exchanges and return transport are part of choosing this race: the 2026 Garden City finish makes older Fish Haven logistics unreliable for that edition.
Preparing for a Race Like The Bear 100 Mile Endurance Run
The 100-mile race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- Walking strategy for ultramarathons: When and how to walk by terrain, effort and cutoffs.
- Crew and aid-station strategy: Crew tables, aid stops, drop bags and runner preferences.
- Gut training for ultrarunners: A six-week practice sequence for race-day fueling.
- Tapering for ultramarathons: Plan the taper and race week around your own recovery.
Planning Notes
- Treat intermediate cutoff gates as part of the course. Build enough margin for aid stops and late-race slowdown, and verify every current gate in the official rules.
- Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
- The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
Event FAQs
Where does the Bear 100 finish?
The 2026 race finished at Conestoga Ranch in Garden City, Utah, near Bear Lake. It started in Logan. Older references to a Fish Haven, Idaho finish do not apply to the 2026 route.
What is the Bear 100 cutoff?
The official race information lists a 36-hour time limit.
Related Preparation
- Compare verified US 100-mile races
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Open the 100-Mile format guide
- Open the Fixed-Distance format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated October 6, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official Bear 100 information — https://bear100.com/information/
- Official Bear 100 rules — https://bear100.com/rules/
- 2026 Bear 100 runner manual (PDF) — https://bear100.com/Content/Data/Bear_100_Runner%27s_Manual_2026.pdf
- Official crew-access list — https://bear100.com/crewdirections/
- Official aid stations and drop bags — https://bear100.com/aidstations/
- Official results — https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=131135
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 6, 2026.