25th Annual Bear Water Run

Are you looking for that perfect training run before the Twin Cities Marathon? How about a scenic jaunt around beautiful White Bear Lake? Would you like to participate in a race that give 100% of proceeds back to community charitable organizations?

Register today for the 25th Annual Bear Water Run 10 or 20 mile race.

Race includes:

• Themed water and Gatorade stops managed by local non-profits every two miles
• Champion Chip Race Results
• USATF Certified Course
• Abundance of food at end of race
• Tech Shirts for all finishers to be picked up at end of race
• All finishers will receive a Finisher's medal.

Prices are as follows:

10 mile race:  $55 through Sept. 8, 2026

                     $60 Sept 9, 2026 to Race Day

20 mile race:  $60 through Sept. 8, 2026

                     $65 Sept. 9, 2026 to Race Day

Event details and schedule

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Registration starts at 6:30 AM at Ramsey County Beach

Race starts promptly at 8:00 AM

Full runner support will be available until 1:00 PM.

Race number and chip packet pick up is available at the White Bear Lake Armory from 5:30 - 8:30 PM on September 11, 2025. The Armory is located at 2228 4th Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.

Packets may also be picked up at the registration table the morning of the race.