🌲 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!