Bear Mountain Bike Race presented by Race Face
Riders can expect a rugged, beautiful trail network lined with mossy forests and tall trees that offer riders of all levels a variety of exciting trails while boasting views of the surrounding mountain ranges.
The Short Course is perfect for riders experiencing one of their first adventures in a race and will be completed in a 1-2 hour time frame. Expect tough climbs and fast and flowy downhills on Bear. The Long Course is a great option for more experienced riders as Red adds in more technical sections. The long course is expected to take riders 2 - 4.5 hours to complete.
More Details
11 km Short Course
19 km Long Course
You can find the Course Maps on Trailforks HERE.
The race starts and finishes at Mill Pond at the bottom of Bear Mountain.
We have included donations to MSAR and FVMBA in the cost of your registration.
$5 from every reg goes to Mission Search and Rescue. Additional donations are welcome!
$5-$10 from every reg will be donated to the Fraser Valley Mountain Bikers Association to help with trail maintenance, trail building, and ensuring the courses are ready for you on race day.
We offer a kid's race for the young shredders. Registration happens onsite at the race, you do not need to register your kid in advance. This is a fun 2 km loop on the trails! Kids race participants will receive a finisher's item. Donations are welcome but not required.
Registration fees
Short Course - Bear Mountain Closed
Online registration closed-
The short course 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!
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CA$70.00
Early bird pricing
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
CA$80.00Jan 1 – Apr 24
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CA$90.00
Last Call!
Apr 25 – May 11
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Long Course - 19 km Closed
Online registration closed-
This is a scenic and rewarding 19km route with some challenging downhill and a few good technical climbs. There are 3 aid stations along the route, one of which you can hit 3 times if you need. You will enjoy the same benefits as the short course riders all the way to the bottom of Smokin’ Bobo, then it’s a hard right and the climb begins back to the top. Once you’re up there, it’s a sweet ride down Bigguns and Little Death all the way to the Saunders parking lot. There are some punchy climbs back up the road and then head your way over to Merv’s. After descending Merv’s you’ve got your final ascent back to the top, down Super Bear, and across the finish line to that cool bevvy and cheering crowds! This route will give you the full Bear experience as you cover the majority of the beautiful trails on Bear Mountain.
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CA$80.00
Early bird pricing
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
CA$90.00Jan 1 – Apr 24
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CA$100.00
Last Call!
Apr 25 – May 11
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What's Included
Fee Notes and Deferral Policy
- $5-$10 from every registration will go directly towards Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association
- $5 from every registration will go directly towards Mission Search and Rescue.
- All prices listed above are subject to sales tax (5% GST in BC). All fees are payable in Canadian Dollars.
- An online processing fee will be applied to your registration for this event.
Deferral Policy
60 days before race day - 100% of your entry fees can be deferred to another Heads or Trails event
30 days before race day - 50% of your entry fees can be deferred to another Heads or Trails event
21 days before race day - 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
Race Cancellation Policy
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!
Event schedule
- Sun, May 14, 2023 7:30 AM - Racer Check-In
- Sun, May 14, 2023 8:15 AM - Kids Race Registration
- Sun, May 14, 2023 8:25 AM - 19 km Pre-Race Briefing
- Sun, May 14, 2023 8:30 AM - 19 km Race Start [WAVE 1]
- Sun, May 14, 2023 8:35 AM - 19 km Race Start [WAVE 2]
- Sun, May 14, 2023 8:40 AM - 19 km Race Start [WAVE 3]
- Sun, May 14, 2023 8:45 AM - Kids' Race & Youth Race Start
- Sun, May 14, 2023 9:14 AM - Kids' Race Ends
- Sun, May 14, 2023 9:15 AM - 11 km Pre-Race Briefing
- Sun, May 14, 2023 9:20 AM - 11 km Race Start [WAVE 1]
- Sun, May 14, 2023 9:25 AM - 11 km Race Start [WAVE 2]
- Sun, May 14, 2023 11:00 AM - Beer Garden Opens + Live Music Starts
- Sun, May 14, 2023 1:30 PM - Cut-Off for All Distances
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kara Delwo
- kara@headsortrails.ca
- Phone
- 7783444184
