21K

• Basecamp (Expo): The Vilalge of Big Bear Lake
• Start Location: The Village of Big Bear Lake
• Finish Location: The Village of Big Bear Lake
• Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
• Start Time: 10am PT
• Elevation: 2,000ft / 600m
• Parking: There will be a shuttle offered to the 50K, 21K and 10K start. Shuttle pick-up location TBA but will be within 1 mile drive of Basecamp (expo). There is no runner parking at any start and runners may not leave their cars at any parking lots in the Big Bear Village! This will be strictly enforced.
• All spectators are welcome at the base of Snow Summit, where parking will be available. All race distances pass through this location.

*All race details are subject to change. These details are also pending course approval by the US Forest Service.

*2025 Course Map/GPX File/Aid Station Chart Coming Soon

The 21k course introduces you to high altitude, mountain running. After a steep climb up the Snow Summit Ski area, get rewarded with a panoramic vista of the surrounding mountains and Big Bear Lake. On a very clear day, you could see the ocean!

*2025 21k GPX File Coming Soon

*2025 21k Aid Station Chart Coming Soon

• Mobile / Cell phone (smartphone strongly recommended)
  • Mobile / Cell phone with international roaming that works in the United States of America
  • Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers
• Personal collapsible cup (15 cl / 5 oz minimum)
• Minimum water supply of 1/2 liter

Should the race management team add onto the mandatory gear due to weather conditions, please reference the cold and hot weather kits outlined below. You will be notified via email if either kit is required during race week. Runners are expected to pack both kits for race weekend in the event one of these kits needs to be implemented.

Hot weather kit (may be required by the organization, depending on weather conditions)

• Sunglasses ***
• Sunscreen, recommendation: minimum sun protection factor (SPF) 50 
• Minimum water supply: 2 liters

Cold weather kit (may be required by the organization, depending on weather conditions)

• Protective eyewear ***
• 2nd warm layer in addition to jacket recommendation
• Sturdy, closed-toe trail-running shoes (minimalist or ultralight shoes Not recommended)
• Warm hat
• Warm and water-proof gloves
• Waterproof overpants

*** it is possible to use the same glasses if they are suitable both for the sun and bad weather (such as glasses with photo-chromatic lenses)