Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon

🌲 GREEN VALLEY LAKE 5K / 10K / HALF MARATHON

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Location: Green Valley Lake, CA (4 miles above Running Springs in route to Big Bear, off of Hwy 330)

⏰ START TIMES

• 7:00 AM: Early Start Half Marathon (for those expecting to take 3.75+ hours)
• 7:30 AM: Standard Half Marathon Start
• 8:30 AM: Mass Start for 5K & 10K

🏞️ COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Breathtaking: This is a breathtaking mountain race in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest!
• Scenic Route: Start with a scenic ¾-mile out-and-back along the lake
• Elevation Gain: Enjoy a 400 ft elevation gain to an overlook at the 5K turnaround
• Terrain: Course is part paved (1.5 miles), then transitions to dirt roads and trail

📍 LOCATION

Green Valley Lake – Just 40 minutes from Redlands, located off Hwy 18 between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear.
Post-race activities take place in the Downtown Community Garden on Main Street.
Race HQ / Packet Pickup: Black Dog Social Club, 33231 Green Valley Lake Rd.

🏅 WHAT YOU GET

• T-shirt: Custom, high-quality event t-shirt
• Finisher Medal: Unique, huge finisher medal
• Awards: Top 3 overall awards per race distance
• Age Group Medals: 3 deep in 5-year spans up to 80+

🏆 Awards Ceremony – Community Garden

• 9:15 AM: 5K Awards
• 9:30 AM: 10K Awards
• 9:45 AM: Half Marathon Awards

🍔 FOOD & FUN

• Available For Purchase: Coffee, pastries, street tacos, and more during packet pickup and race morning
• Post-Race: Food available for purchase
• Live Music: At the Community Garden post-race
• Community Vibe: Hang out in a welcoming mountain community with big hometown vibes

📦 PACKET PICKUP

• Friday: July 31 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM at Black Dog Social Club
• Saturday (Race Day): 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM at Race Site

🏞️ STAY THE WEEKEND

Make it a full mountain getaway!
Airbnbs: In Green Valley Lake
Campground: Green Valley Lake Campground (0.5 miles from race)
Lodging: Giant Oaks Lodge, Running Springs (5 miles)
Rentals available at: green-valley-lake.com

🌅 FRIDAY NIGHT SUNSET RUN (Optional Add-On)

Friday, August 1 at 7:00 PM – Sunset Trail 5K
A fun, scenic, single-track 3.1-mile warm-up trail run.
Email: carenfasttrack@aol.com to sign up.

🚲 WANT TO RENT MOUNTAIN OR E-BIKES?

Visit Mountain Life Supply Co., 32855 Hilltop Blvd, Running Springs (past Valero Gas Station on right)

🌳 GIVING BACK

Proceeds benefit The Children’s Forest via the Southern California Mountains Foundation, empowering youth to become leaders in environmental stewardship.
Your support helps:

• Training: Train young Forest Rangers, Firefighters & Scientists
• Trail Maintenance: Maintain trails like The Exploration Trail
• Community Support: Support the Camacho family in memory of their daughter
• Additional Support: The Green Valley Lake Community Garden (host of our awards)

Donations welcome – Hit the "DONATE" button at registration!

📢 FINAL NOTES

This is a scenic mountain course – come for the run, stay for the views!
A perfect escape from the summer heat and city smog.
Come experience the camaraderie and community like no other!

For more details, visit the race's official page: Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/Half Marathon