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

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

Saturday, August 1, 2026
Green Valley Lake, CA (Between Running Springs & Big Bear in the San Bernardino Mountains)

⏰ 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

• 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
• Support: Water & aid stations every 1.5 miles

📍 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
• Medal: Unique, huge finisher medal
• Awards: Top 3 overall awards per race distance
• Age Groups: 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

• Food: Coffee, pastries, street tacos, and more available for purchase packet pickup and race morning
• Post-Race: Food available for purchase post-race
• Entertainment: Live music at the Community Garden post-race
• Community: Hang out in a welcoming mountain community with big hometown vibes

📦 PACKET PICKUP

• Friday: July 31 3:00 PM – 6:30PM 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!

• Accommodations: Airbnbs in Green Valley Lake and Green Valley Lake Campground (0.5 miles from race)
• Nearby: 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. at 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.

• Support: Train young Forest Rangers, Firefighters & Scientists
• Contribute: Maintain trails like The Exploration Trail
• Memorial: Support the Camacho family in memory of their daughter
• Community: We also proudly support the Green Valley Lake Community Garden and the Local Museum, providing water support on the course
• 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!

🔗 REGISTER NOW

For more details and registration, visit the official race page: Green Valley Lake 5K/10K/Half Marathon.