Saturday, August 3, 2024  Green Valley Lake 5k/10K/Half Marathon. ( Between Running Springs and Big Bear in the San Bernardino Mountains.)

Best course ever!  Starts with a flat side out and back around the lake and then ascends 400 feet up Green Valley Lake Dr to a forest service road and a rewarding overlook. The 10k and 1/2 Marathon do an out an back along  rolling terrain with pine trees and view overlooks along the forest service road 2N13 toward Fawnskin 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. 

Come ENJOY a quaint, pristine mountain community, lake run with forest vista views.  Partially on pavement. Partially 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.  Pick from a 5k or 10K distance...or do BOTH if you really want some distance. Food available for purchase afterwards.  Quality custom event shirts and finisher medals. 

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 2, 2024, 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) & Crab Flats Family Campground (remote).  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 sunrise or sunset run (3.1 miles to Keller Peak on Friday evening or Sunday morning... email carenfasttrack@aol.com. Also, the Exploration Trail we are supporting can add some fun mileage to your weekend. Or for Green Valley Lake activities visit: www.gvlfishing.com    

Proceeds will benefit the 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 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.