Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon 2026 — Green Valley Lake, CA

🌲 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 This is a breathtaking mountain race in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest! Start with a scenic ¾-mile out-and-back along the lake Climb gradually up Green Valley Lake Rd and onto a forest service road Enjoy a 400 ft elevation gain to an overlook at the 5K turnaround 10K and Half Marathon continue along rolling terrain on FS Road 2N13, through pine forests and rocky vistas Course is part paved (1.5 miles), then transitions to dirt roads and trail Water & aid stations every 1.5 miles Get ready for that fresh air, mountain-made, above-the-clouds experience! 📍 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, high-quality event t-shirt Unique, huge finisher medal Top 3 overall awards per race distance Age group medals (3 deep in 5-year spans up to 80+) 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 Coffee ,pastries , street tacos, and more available for purchase packet pickup and race morning Food available for purchase post-race Live music at the Community Garden post-race Hang out in a welcoming mountain community with big hometown vibes 🎽 PACKET PICKUP Friday, July 31 3:00 PM – 6:30PM @ 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 in Green Valley Lake Green Valley Lake Campground (0.5 miles from race) 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 Your support helps: The Green Valley Lake Community Garden (host of our awards) 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!