Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Green Valley Lake, California
- Price $44.00 - $99.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day at the Green Valley Lake 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Saturday, August 2, 2025! Nestled in the stunning San Bernardino Mountains between Running Springs and Big Bear, this event promises an unforgettable experience amidst breathtaking scenery. Runners can choose from three exciting distances: a scenic Half Marathon starting at 7:30 AM, or the thrilling 5K and 10K races kicking off with a mass start at 8:30 AM.
The course offers a perfect blend of flat lakeside paths and challenging forest service roads, featuring a gradual 400-foot climb that rewards participants with stunning overlooks. With course support and water stations every 1.5 miles, you'll feel refreshed as you take in the fresh mountain air and picturesque views of pines and boulders. After the race, celebrate your accomplishment at the Community Garden with food, live music, and an awards ceremony, where you can earn custom event shirts, finisher medals, and age division awards. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun challenge, the Green Valley Lake event is the ideal excuse for a mountain getaway. Don't miss out on this community-focused event that also supports local initiatives!
The course offers a perfect blend of flat lakeside paths and challenging forest service roads, featuring a gradual 400-foot climb that rewards participants with stunning overlooks. With course support and water stations every 1.5 miles, you'll feel refreshed as you take in the fresh mountain air and picturesque views of pines and boulders. After the race, celebrate your accomplishment at the Community Garden with food, live music, and an awards ceremony, where you can earn custom event shirts, finisher medals, and age division awards. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun challenge, the Green Valley Lake event is the ideal excuse for a mountain getaway. Don't miss out on this community-focused event that also supports local initiatives!
Organiser's Description
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Green Valley Lake 5k/10K/Half Marathon. ( Between Running Springs and Big Bear in the San Bernardino Mountains.)
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
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 do an out an back along rolling terrain with pine trees and view overlooks. Course support and water stations every 1.5 miles out and back.
Here's your FRESH AIR. MOUNTAIN MADE. ABOVE THE CLOUDS Experience. Green Valley Lake is located off Hwy 18 between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear only 40 minute drive up the mountain from Redlands.
Come ENJOY a quaint, pristine mountain community, lake run with forest vista views. First 1.5 miles paved. The rest on forest service roads. Great views. Pines. Boulders. Beautiful terrain. The course takes you around the lake and up a gradual 400-foot elevation gain, climbing to an awesome overlook to make it just enough of a challenge. Food available for purchase afterwards.Coffees inside the Black Dog Social.
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 HELD at the Community GARDEN on MAIN STREET. 9:15am for the 5k. 9:30am for 10K. 9:45am overall HALF and Age Division pick up begins.
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.
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!
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.
Downtown Green Valley Lake. 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.
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)
If you are interested in a sunset run (3.1 miles . Friday evening 7;20 pm on the 'Sunset trail" . A easy 5k to get you excited and on single track trails... email [email protected]. Also, the Exploration Trail we are supporting can add some fun mileage to your weekend. We can direct you to Keller Peak. Or FIND you own activities .visit: www.gvlfishing.com [https://www.gvlfishing.com] [http://www.greenvalleylake.com]
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. )
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT the The Childrens 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 Childrens Forest has encouraged local kids to become Forest Rangers, Fire Fighters, Meteorologists, and Stewarts 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.
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.
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
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 do an out an back along rolling terrain with pine trees and view overlooks. Course support and water stations every 1.5 miles out and back.
Here's your FRESH AIR. MOUNTAIN MADE. ABOVE THE CLOUDS Experience. Green Valley Lake is located off Hwy 18 between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear only 40 minute drive up the mountain from Redlands.
Come ENJOY a quaint, pristine mountain community, lake run with forest vista views. First 1.5 miles paved. The rest on forest service roads. Great views. Pines. Boulders. Beautiful terrain. The course takes you around the lake and up a gradual 400-foot elevation gain, climbing to an awesome overlook to make it just enough of a challenge. Food available for purchase afterwards.Coffees inside the Black Dog Social.
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 HELD at the Community GARDEN on MAIN STREET. 9:15am for the 5k. 9:30am for 10K. 9:45am overall HALF and Age Division pick up begins.
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.
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!
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.
Downtown Green Valley Lake. 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.
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)
If you are interested in a sunset run (3.1 miles . Friday evening 7;20 pm on the 'Sunset trail" . A easy 5k to get you excited and on single track trails... email [email protected]. Also, the Exploration Trail we are supporting can add some fun mileage to your weekend. We can direct you to Keller Peak. Or FIND you own activities .visit: www.gvlfishing.com [https://www.gvlfishing.com] [http://www.greenvalleylake.com]
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. )
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT the The Childrens 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 Childrens Forest has encouraged local kids to become Forest Rangers, Fire Fighters, Meteorologists, and Stewarts 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.
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.
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