Green Valley Lake (4 miles above Running Springs in route to Big bear. Off of Hwy 330), Green Valley Lake CA
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
🏃♂️ Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
- Location: Green Valley Lake, CA (Between Running Springs and Big Bear in the San Bernardino Mountains.)
- Event: 5k, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Website: Green Valley Lake Race
🕖 Race 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
- Starting Point: Begins with a flat side of the lake on an out and back 3/4 mile lake view.
- Elevation: Gradually ascends up Green Valley Lake Dr with a 400-foot climb to an overlook.
- Scenic Route: Features rolling terrain with pine trees and beautiful views.
- Aid Stations: Course support and water stations every 1.5 miles out and back.
🌲 Experience Green Valley Lake
- Fresh Air: Enjoy a quaint, pristine mountain community lake run.
- Terrain: First 1.5 miles paved: the rest on forest service roads with great views, pines, and boulders.
- Food: Available for purchase afterwards: enjoy coffees inside the Black Dog Social.
- Community Spirit: Expect a warm hometown community welcome.
🏅 Awards and Medals
- Custom Shirts: Quality event shirts and finisher medals.
- Awards Ceremony: Held at the Community Garden on Main Street.
- Trophies: Top three overall trophies and age division awards.
- Categories: Age division awards three deep in 5-year age spans up to 80 and over.
🎉 Post-Race Festivities
- Pack Pick-Up: Available race morning from 6:30am to 8:30am.
- Location: Black Dog Social Club & Shop.
- Entertainment: Live band music, food, and awards at the Community Garden post-race.
- Refreshments: Coffee and pastries available at packet pick-up and race morning.
⛺ Weekend Experience
- Accommodations: Numerous Air B&Bs and campgrounds available.
- Rentals: Options for mountain and electric bikes.
- Activities: Explore the area and enjoy the beautiful mountain surroundings.
- Email: For sunset run inquiries: carenfasttrack@aol.com
🌳 Beneficiaries
- Proceeds: Support the Children’s Forest and Southern California Mountains Foundation.
- Impact: Helps local youth take leadership roles in forest management.
- Community Support: Contributions benefit local entities like the Community Garden.
- Get Involved: Hit the DONATE button for more information.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
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