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

🌲 GREEN VALLEY LAKE 5K / 10K / HALF MARATHONSaturday, August 2, 2025Green Valley Lake, CA (Between Running Springs & Big Bear in the San Bernardino Mountains) 🕖 START TIMES7:00 AM: Early Start Half Marathon (for those expecting to take 3.75+ hours)7:30 AM: Standard Half Marathon Start8:30 AM: Mass Start for 5K & 10K 🏞 COURSE HIGHLIGHTSThis 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 lakeClimb gradually up Green Valley Lake Rd and onto a forest service roadEnjoy a 400 ft elevation gain to an overlook at the 5K turnaround10K and Half Marathon continue along rolling terrain on FS Road 2N13, through pine forests and rocky vistasCourse is part paved (1.5 miles), then transitions to dirt roads and trailWater & aid stations every 1.5 milesGet ready for that fresh air, mountain-made, above-the-clouds experience! 📍 LOCATIONGreen 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 GETCustom, high-quality event t-shirtUnique, huge finisher medalTop 3 overall awards per race distanceAge 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 GARDEN9:15 AM – 5K Awards9:30 AM – 10K Awards9:45 AM – Half Marathon Awards 🧁 FOOD & FUNCoffee ,pastries , street tacos, and more available for purchase packet pickup and race morningFood available for purchase post-raceLive music at the Community Garden post-raceHang out in a welcoming mountain community with big hometown vibes 🎽 PACKET PICKUPFriday, July 31 3:00 PM – 6:30PM @ Black Dog Social ClubSaturday (Race Day): 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM @ Race Site 🏕 STAY THE WEEKENDMake it a full mountain getaway! Airbnbs in Green Valley LakeGreen 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 5KA 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 BACKProceeds 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 & ScientistsMaintain trails like The Exploration TrailSupport the Camacho family in memory of their daughterWe 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 NOTESThis is a scenic mountain course – come for the run, stay for the views!A perfect escape from the summer heat and city smogCome experience the camaraderie and community like no other!