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

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Saturday, August 2, 2025 Green Valley Lake 5k/10K/Half Marathon. (Between Running Springs and Big Bear in the San Bernardino Mountains.)

⏰ Schedule

• 7:30am: HALF MARATHON START (7am start for slow half estimated to take over 3 3/4 hours.)
• 8:30am: Mass Start for 5k/10K

🌄 Course Details

Best course ever! Starts with a flat side of the lake on an out and back 3/4 mile lake view up Green Valley Lake Rd. with a left on Lakeside Dr. It then gradually ascends up Green Valley Lake Dr to a forest service road with a 400 foot climb to a rewarding overlook and the 5k turn around. The 10k and 1/2 Marathon continue on that beautiful forest service road 2N13 to an out and back along rolling terrain with pine trees and view overlooks. Course support and water stations every 1.5 miles out and back.

🍃 Location Highlights

• Experience: FRESH AIR, MOUNTAIN MADE, ABOVE THE CLOUDS
• Access: Green Valley Lake is located off Hwy 18 between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear only 40 minute drive up the mountain from Redlands.
• Community: Enjoy a quaint, pristine mountain community, lake run with forest vista views.
• Terrain: First 1.5 miles paved. The rest on forest service roads. Great views. Pines. Boulders. Beautiful terrain.

🏅 Awards and Medals

BEST PART ABOUT THIS RACE?! The AWESOME Quality custom event shirts... and the finisher medals. PLUS, Custom made top three overall awards for each race distance. AND, age division awards three deep in 5 year age spans up to 80 and over!

🥇 Awards Ceremony Timing

• 9:15am: Awards for the 5k.
• 9:30am: Awards for the 10K.
• 9:45am: Overall HALF and Age Division pick up begins.

🕑 Timing and Categories

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.

🌟 Weekend Experience

The perfect excuse for a mountain get-a-way. A reprieve from the heat and smog. A chance to doing something fun yet challenging enough. AND...Experience our mountain town and be ready for the BEST CAMARADERIE on the planet!

🎽 Packet Pickup

PICK up BIBS & SHIRTS race morning from 6:30am to 8:30am. Or, Friday afternoon, August 1, 2025, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. LOCATION: Black Dog Social Club & Shop.

🎶 Post-Race Celebration

After the race, enjoy live band music, food, and awards at the Community Garden. Expect a good hometown community welcome. Coffee and pastries available at packet pick up and race morning. 33231 Green Valley Lake Rd.

🏕️ Lodging Options

Make this a mountain weekend experience. There are numerous Air B & Bs in Green Valley Lake & two campgrounds: Green Valley Lake Campground (.5 miles from race. Paved). The Giant Oaks Lodge is in Running Springs. (5 miles). Cabin Rentals and Real Estate – Green Valley Lake (green-valley-lake.com)

🌅 Sunset Run Opportunity

If you are interested in a sunset run (3.1 miles . Friday evening 7:20 pm on the 'Sunset trail'. An easy 5k to get you excited and on single track trails... email carenfasttrack@aol.com. Also, the Exploration Trail we are supporting can add some fun mileage to your weekend. We can direct you to Keller Peak. Or FIND your own activities. visit: www.gvlfishing.com

🚴‍♂️ Bike Rentals

INTERESTED in RENTING MOUNTAIN BIKES? Or ELECTRIC BIKES? Go to https://mtnlifesupplyco.com/ Mountain Life Supply Co. or drop into their awesome store on the way up the mountain. 32855 Hilltop Blvd, Running Springs, Ca. (Past the Velero Gas Station on your right.)

❤️ Community Impact

Proceeds will benefit The Children’s Forest and the Southern California Mountains Foundation, a non-profit organization located in the San Bernardino National Forest. This spectacular 3,400-acre area of forest is preserved to provide opportunities for youth to take a leadership role in forest management by giving them a legitimate voice in caring for our local mountains. Through formal education and volunteer programs, the Children’s Forest has encouraged local kids to become Forest Rangers, Fire Fighters, Meteorologists, and Stewards of the land. We aim to evoke a fascination with nature that continues for generations to come. Hit the DONATE button to learn more, and KNOW that you are spreading love to the Camacho family for a project that was dear to their daughter.

🏡 Local Support

We also support all the local entities. LIKE the Community Garden, where your awards are handed out. And the Community Museum, that is handing out water at your first and last water station on the course.

🔗 More Information

For more details about the race, visit here.