37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

Event Overview

The Lopers Club and the City of Loma Linda present the 37th annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K! The Holiday Classic is the Inland Empire’s longest running annual holiday running event and a local tradition for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities!

Location

• Start/Finish: In front of the Loma Linda Fire Station.
• Address: 11325 Loma Linda Drive, Loma Linda, CA.
• Parking: Park in any nearby lot except for the Veteran's Hospital.

Event Information

• Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026.
• Start Time: 7:00 am.
• Course Limit: Half Marathon has a limit of 4 hours.
• Pace: Allows for walkers who can maintain an 18 minute per mile average pace.

Event Features

• Scenic Views: Course includes scenic mountain views with stimulating inclines.
• Shirts: Beautiful, long-sleeved tech shirts for all participants who register before November 1, 2026.
• Finisher Medals: All finishers of the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K will receive medals.
• Trophies: Awarded to the overall top male and female winners of each race.

Kids' Activities

• Elves Trot: A ¼ mile fun run for children ages 3-6.
• Medals: Every participating elf will receive an adorable Santa medal.

Post-Race Festivities

• Free Breakfast: All participants of the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K will receive breakfast.
• Elves Trot Fee: There is a $3 charge for Elves Trot participants.
• Mini-Massage: Free post-race mini-massage provided by therapists from Precision in Movement.

Groups/Teams

• Team Creation: Create a team for family, friends, and coworkers.
• $5 Discount: For teams of 5 to 14 participants.
• $10 Discount: For teams with more than 15 participants.

Holiday Toy Drive

• Partnership: Join the Loma Linda Fire Department and ABC7 in the 34th annual Spark of Love Toy Drive.
• Toy Collection: New, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for under-served children and teens will be accepted.
• Community Benefit: Collected toys will be donated to families within the community.
• Donation Locations: Donations accepted at both Loma Linda fire stations and at Loma Linda City Hall.

The Spark of Love Toy Drive embodies the spirit of compassion, generosity, and community involvement during the holiday season. For more information, visit here.