Events
Green Valley Lake 5k
Green Valley Lake 10K
Green Valley Lake Half Marathon
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Place
Description
Saturday, August 3, 2024 Green Valley Lake 5k/10K/Half Marathon. ( Between Running Springs and Big Bear in the San Bernardino Mountains.)
7:30am HALF MARATHON START (7am soft start for hiker
8:30am Mass Start for 5k/10K
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. Food available for purchase afterwards. Quality custom event shirts and finisher medals.
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 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.
EVENT SHIRTS, FINISHER MEDALS, CUSTOM OVERALL TROPHIES, and ample Age Division Medals (5 year age spans- 3 Deep)
Pictures of Green Valley Lake Course
Race Course Map
5k and 10K start the same direction and head up Green Valley Lake Road to forest Service Road 2N13. A moderate .5 mile climb takes you to an amazing viewpoint overlooking the San Bernardino Mountains, High Desert with a view of Lake Arrowhead. 5kers return to town. 10Kers are rewarded with another 1.55 miles of beautiful forest and views and also returns back past the viewpoint to town. Once returned, both distances will run a lake view segment and end their route at a finish near the main town.
5K COURSE:
10K COURSE - Extends 1.55 miles at the viewpoint on 2n13.
Proceeds to benefit the Children’s Forest on behalf of TEAM JANIECE
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Directions
Green Valley Lake 33274 Green Valley Rd 92341
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