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

GREEN VALLEY LAKE 5K / 10K / HALF MARATHON

Saturday, August 1st, 2025
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

• Breathtaking race: 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 variety: 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

• Custom t-shirt: Custom, high-quality event t-shirt
• Finisher medal: Unique, huge finisher medal
• Awards: Top 3 overall awards per race distance
• Chip timing: Chip timing by Itz About Time

Age Groups: 10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80+ (Separate overall awards for each race distance.)

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 available for purchase packet pickup and race morning
• Post-race food: Food available for purchase post-race
• Live entertainment: 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 @ Black Dog Social Club
• Saturday (Race Day): 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM @ Race Site

STAY THE WEEKEND

Make it a full mountain getaway!

• Airbnbs: Available in Green Valley Lake
• Campground: Green Valley Lake Campground (0.5 miles from race)
• Other Rentals: Giant Oaks Lodge, Running Springs (5 miles)
• Rental website: 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.

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.

• Support initiatives: 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
• Local projects: The Green Valley Lake Community Garden and The Local Museum

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 information, visit the official race page.