Yucaipa, California · Friday, December 11, 2026
The The Wrath of Krampus: Last Person Standing is a backyard ultra and ultra event held on Friday, December 11, 2026. It is located in Yucaipa, California.
🌲 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: [email protected] 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!
"THE WALL" at Snow Summit in beautiful Big Bear Lake is the longest, hardest mile you will ever run! 1,000 foot climb starting at 7000' elevation.
There are many awards for all age categories and for this years 10th annual run there will be additional special awards. Top male & female get $100 cash. Team discounts available. Free chair lift back down for all participants. Bring money to enjoy lunch (& drinks) on the deck at the top of the mountain at the "Tap House".
Fundraiser for the state ranked Big Bear High School cross country team.
Event details and schedule
1 mile course is on dirt fire road and steep undeveloped hillside.
Free parking at the base.
Free chair lift down for all participants. Spectators can purchase discounted chair lift up & down (or take free trail).
Waivers must be signed in person at packet pick up.
Packet pick up Friday at Mystic Rose from 4:00 - 7:00 pm or Saturday at Snow Summit before race.
Wear Suncreen! It's much closer to the sun up here!