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

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

<p>&#x1f332; GREEN VALLEY LAKE 5K / 10K / HALF MARATHON<br />Saturday, August 2, 2025<br />Green Valley Lake, CA (Between Running Springs &amp; Big Bear in the San Bernardino Mountains)</p> <p> <br />&#x1f556; START TIMES<br />7:00 AM: Early Start Half Marathon (for those expecting to take 3.75&#43; hours)<br />7:30 AM: Standard Half Marathon Start<br />8:30 AM: Mass Start for 5K &amp; 10K<br /> <br />&#x1f3de; COURSE HIGHLIGHTS<br />This is a breathtaking mountain race in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest!</p> <p>Start with a scenic ¾-mile out-and-back along the lake<br />Climb gradually up Green Valley Lake Rd and onto a forest service road<br />Enjoy a 400 ft elevation gain to an overlook at the 5K turnaround<br />10K and Half Marathon continue along rolling terrain on FS Road 2N13, through pine forests and rocky vistas<br />Course is part paved (1.5 miles), then transitions to dirt roads and trail<br />Water &amp; aid stations every 1.5 miles<br />Get ready for that fresh air, mountain-made, above-the-clouds experience!</p> <p> <br />&#x1f4cd; LOCATION<br />Green Valley Lake – Just 40 minutes from Redlands, located off Hwy 18 between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear.</p> <p>Post-race activities take place in the Downtown Community Garden on Main Street.<br />Race HQ / Packet Pickup: Black Dog Social Club, 33231 Green Valley Lake Rd.</p> <p> <br />&#x1f947; WHAT YOU GET<br />Custom, high-quality event t-shirt<br />Unique, huge finisher medal<br />Top 3 overall awards per race distance<br />Age group medals (3 deep in 5-year spans up to 80&#43;)<br />Chip timing by Itz About Time<br />&#x1f3c6; Age Groups:<br />10 &amp; 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&#43;<br />(Separate overall awards for each race distance.)</p> <p> <br />&#x1f3c1; AWARDS CEREMONY – COMMUNITY GARDEN<br />9:15 AM – 5K Awards<br />9:30 AM – 10K Awards<br />9:45 AM – Half Marathon Awards<br /> <br />&#x1f9c1; FOOD &amp; FUN<br />Coffee ,pastries , street tacos, and more available for purchase packet pickup and race morning<br />Food available for purchase post-race<br />Live music at the Community Garden post-race<br />Hang out in a welcoming mountain community with big hometown vibes<br /> <br />&#x1f3bd; PACKET PICKUP<br />Friday, July 31 3:00 PM – 6:30PM &#64; Black Dog Social Club<br />Saturday (Race Day): 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM &#64; Race Site<br /> <br />&#x1f3d5; STAY THE WEEKEND<br />Make it a full mountain getaway!</p> <p>Airbnbs in Green Valley Lake<br />Green Valley Lake Campground (0.5 miles from race) <br />Giant Oaks Lodge, Running Springs (5 miles)<br />Rentals available at: green-valley-lake.com<br /> <br />&#x1f305; FRIDAY NIGHT SUNSET RUN (Optional Add-On)<br />Friday, August 1 at 7:00 PM – Sunset Trail 5K<br />A fun, scenic, single-track 3.1-mile warm-up trail run.<br />&#x1f48c; Email: carenfasttrack&#64;aol.com to sign up.</p> <p> <br />&#x1f6b4;‍♀️ WANT TO RENT MOUNTAIN OR E-BIKES?<br />Visit Mountain Life Supply Co.<br />32855 Hilltop Blvd, Running Springs (past Valero Gas Station on right)</p> <p> <br />&#x1f332; GIVING BACK<br />Proceeds benefit The Children’s Forest via the Southern California Mountains Foundation, empowering youth to become leaders in environmental stewardship.</p> <p>Your support helps:</p> <p>Train young Forest Rangers, Firefighters &amp; Scientists<br />Maintain trails like The Exploration Trail<br />Support the Camacho family in memory of their daughter<br />We also proudly support:</p> <p>The Green Valley Lake Community Garden (host of our awards)<br />The Local Museum, providing water support on the course<br />&#x1f64f; Donations welcome – Hit the &#34;DONATE&#34; button at registration!</p> <p> <br />FINAL NOTES<br />This is a scenic mountain course – come for the run, stay for the views!<br />A perfect escape from the summer heat and city smog<br />Come experience the camaraderie and community like no other!</p>