Mountain Wellness Weekend
at Bear Lake Reserve
April 18th – April 22nd
Our “Greenest” Weekend of the Year
Celebrate healthy living, sustainability, and the beauty of Mother Nature during Mountain Wellness Weekend at Bear Lake Reserve! Highlighted by Earth Day and our Run with the Bears 5K, this fun-filled weekend is all about staying active and enjoying the great outdoors as the Appalachian Mountains spring back to life.
Run With The Bears 5K
Surrounded by blossoming trees and beautifully manicured fairways, this race offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of our mountain-lake community in a dynamic and engaging way. With breathtaking views overlooking the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, runners will follow a gorgeous, yet challenging route that winds along a mix of golf cart paths and safely blocked-off roads.
It may not be a marathon, but it’s not your average 5K either!
Runners will start at The Summit and experience 645 feet of elevation change throughout their run. As you pass our nine-hole Nicklaus Design golf course, be prepared to take in 91-miles of mountainous views from Clingman’s Dome to Rockyface Mountain. The race will also end at The Summit, where we will reward each finisher with a Bear Lake Reserve t-shirt and a “Run with the Bears 5K” water bottle; the top 3 male and female finishers will receive a trophy and gift card!
Race Day Registration: 9:00am – 9:50am
5K Start time: 10:00am
Location: Meet at the Summit
Activities & Events
Bear Creek Park Hike
Thurs, April 18 11AM-12PM
Bear Creek Park
Kayak Tour
Thurs, April 18 11AM-12PM
Marina (Intermediate Level)
Bingo
Thurs, April 18 4PM-5PM
Taproom
Kayak Tour
Fri, April 19 11AM-11:30AM
Marina (Beginner Level)
Trail Ridge Hike
Fri, April 19 11AM-12PM
Greeter’s Cottage
Name that Tune
Fri, April 19 4PM-5PM
Taproom
Mario Kart Tournament
Fri, April 19 6PM-7PM
Lake Club Theater
Live Music
Fri, April 19 6PM-8PM
Lake Club
Sunset Cruise
Fri, April 19 6:30PM-7:30PM
Marina
Run With The Bears
Sat, April 20 10AM-12PM
The Summit (Pro Shop)
Beach Yoga Paddle Excursion
Sat, April 20 1PM-2PM
Marina
Pickleball Tournament
Sat, April 20 1PM-3PM
Marina
Interactive Art Hike
Sat, April 20 3PM-4PM
Bear Creek Park
Sunset Cruise
Sat, April 20 6:30PM-7:30PM
Marina
S’mores Bar at the Summit
Sat, April 20 7:30PM
Summit (Pro Shop)
Starlit Shores: Bear Lake Stargazing
Sat, April 20 8:30PM-9:30PM
Lake Club Beach
Kids’ Fishing
Sun, April 21 9AM-10AM
Mill Pond
Mountaintop Recovery Yoga Session
Sun, April 21 9AM-10AM
The Summit (Pro Shop)
Shook Cove Cleanup
Sun, April 21 11AM-1PM
Meet at Greeters Cottage
Family Movie Matinee
Sun, April 21 2PM
Lake Club Theater
Lakeside Sustainability: Beeswax Wrap Crafting
Sun, April 21 3PM-4PM
The Wedding Lawn
Earth Day: Native Plant Identification Hike
Mon, April 22 10AM-11AM
Greeters Cottage