Big Bear Tough Mudder 5K - Saturday

Memorial 5K Run

Sunday, May 24, 2026

📍 Big Bear Lake, California

The Memorial 5K Run is a scenic and challenging mountain run held in honor of Memorial Day. Starting and finishing in The Village, this high-altitude course winds through classic Big Bear neighborhoods with rolling hills, crisp alpine air, and beautiful lake and mountain views.

Whether you're chasing a PR or soaking in the experience, you’ll be rewarded with a memorable run and a true mountain challenge.

🗓 Event Schedule

Sunday, May 24, 2026

7:30 AM – Same-Day Registration

9:00 AM – 5K Race Start

10:00 AM – Awards Ceremony & Post-Race Festivities

📍 Location

Start / Finish: The Village

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

See course map below

🎽 Registration Includes

Custom Memorial 5K Race T-Shirt

Commemorative Finisher Item

Professional Race Timing

Awards Eligibility

🏆 Awards

Top 3 Overall – Male & Female

Age Groups:

14 & Under

15–19

20–24

25–29

30–39

40–49

50–59

60+

👟 Youth Registration

All ages are welcome.

Discounted pricing available for participants under 15 and under 5 years old.

💸 Discount Codes

(ID required at check-in)

LOCAL (Big Bear Lake / Big Bear City residents): 20% OFF

MILITARY (Active & Retired): 20% OFF

📦 Bib Pick-Up

Friday & Saturday – May 22–23, 2026

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

📍 The Yellow Post

546 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA

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

Saturday, August 2, 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

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

Your support helps:

Train young Forest Rangers, Firefighters & Scientists

Maintain trails like The Exploration Trail

Support the Camacho family in memory of their daughter

We also proudly support:

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!

This will be the 47th Run Through the Pines

Save the date and please follow us on our Run Through the Pines Facebook and Instagram page.

The Run Through the Pines is a destination run and a San Bernardino, Rim Mountain Community Event. It is one of the longest "running" runs in Southern California (the first one was in 1979). It features a 10K and 5K run (or walk) around Lake Gregory and through a pine tree forest. Runners (and walkers) can enjoy a semi-paved course at a 4,720-foot elevation, which makes it a perfect little challenge for mountain locals and especially our friends from down the hill. Race day staging is at the San Moritz Lodge “Meadow” area near the Lake Gregory Company bait and tackle shop. We encourage participants of all levels, children in strollers, pets on a leash, and especially teams/groups.

Lake Gregory is located in Crestline, a charming little town filled with one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants. We encourage all runners to stay the weekend and enjoy the town.

Questions? Email the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District, info@rim-rec.org.

Featured Events:

10K

5K

Registration

We prefer all participants pre-register online for a quicker check-in on the day of the run. Participants may also register on the day of the run. Same-day registration will be open onsite from 6:30 am on August 8.

Registration Dates & Fees:

Until April 30 - $40 per participant

May 1 - August 7 - $50 per participant

Same Day Registration (August 8) - $60 per participant

Run T-shirts are not included in registration fee. T-shirts are $20 per shirt.

Timing & Awards

RFID CHIP TIMED by ITZ ABOUT TIME Top three overall trophies and age division awards 3 deep in the following categories: 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 plus.

Tentative Schedule of Run Day

6:30 AM Check-in / Same day Registration

8:00 AM 10K Start

8:30 AM 5K Start

9:30 AM Awards

Additional Features:

Music, water, post refreshments.

Sponsors

The Run Through the Pines is a mountain community event hosted by the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District and the Lake Gregory Company. The run relies on sponsors and/or local businesses and organizations to enhance the runner's experience on race day. If you would like more information on how to become a sponsor, please call the Park District Office, (909) 337-7275.

Volunteers

We love our volunteers and honestly, the event couldn't happen without them! We are currently looking for Registration and Race Kit Pick-up volunteers, Water Station Volunteers, Start/Finish Line Volunteers, and lots of course marshals to ensure a safe and fun event for everyone. Contact the Park District Office if you would like to volunteer.

Parking

Parking is offered onsite at the San Moritz Lodge and in Lake Gregory parking lots. Please do not park directly in the Crest Forest Senior Citizens parking area or near their building, you will be towed.

Questions? Email the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District, info@rim-rec.org.