2nd Annual Bear Run 700

Event date: 
Fri, 05/22/2026 - 6:00am to Mon, 05/25/2026 - 5:00pm

Meet at Southlake QT (2905 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092) at 6:00am.

KSU @ 6:30

Lead Road Captain: Brandon "The Bear" LaBonty

Drag Road Captain: Charles Simmons

Duration: 8 hours

Miles: 413

Bio Stops:

1.  IHOP - Denison (Breakfast stop), TX and fillup at QT Denison

2. Choctaw Travel Plaza, Talihena

3. Exxon - Mena Arkansas 

From Mena, AR we will head into Hot Springs, AR.  We will end the ride at Bubba Brew's on Lake Hamilton.  

***The Intial Part of this ride is on the Sam Rayburn Tollway***

Rev up your engines and get ready for the 2nd Annual Bear Run 700 — an unforgettable Harley-Davidson motorcycle adventure from D/FW to Hot Springs, Arkansas! This ride is all about open roads, great friends, roaring bikes, and the kind of memories that only happen when the pack rides together.

We’ll roll out of D/FW on Friday, May 22, heading north toward Talihena, Oklahoma, where the real magic begins. From there, we’ll take on the legendary Talimena Scenic Byway, one of the most beautiful motorcycle routes in the region. With sweeping curves, mountain ridgelines, scenic overlooks, and mile after mile of incredible views, this stretch of road is made for Harley riders.

After crossing into Mena, Arkansas, the ride continues through the beautiful Arkansas countryside as we make our way to Hot Springs. Whether you came for the ride, the scenery, the brotherhood and sisterhood of the road, or just a much-needed getaway, the Bear Run 700 is the perfect chance to fire up the Harley and be part of something special.

This is more than just a trip — it’s a full-throttle weekend adventure. Bring your bike, bring your road spirit, and get ready to ride with the Bear Run crew. The 2nd Annual Bear Run 700 is calling. Let’s make this year bigger, louder, and better than ever!

Event location:
2905 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
Event route: 
GPX File(s):

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. D/FW Texas USA Chapter #5264 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

Photography Policy: Photographing, filming, recording and videotaping of activities and events will be occurring D/FW Texas USA Chapter events. By entering the H.O.G.® event area, you irrevocably grant permission to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company® and its agents to photograph, film, record and/or videotape you and use (and authorize the use of) your name, image, likeness, voice, and/or biographical or other information in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed in perpetuity for any and all purposes.

Event Coordinator: 
Brandon LaBonty
Director/Road Captain

[email protected]