50K

• Basecamp (Expo): The Village 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: 8am PT
• Elevation: 4,400ft / 1339m
• 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.
• A shuttle will be provided to reach the Aspen Glen Aid Station. The shuttle pickup is at Snow Summit Ski Resort.
• All spectators are welcome at the base of Snow Summit, where parking will be available. All race distances pass through this location.

*All course details are subject to change. Always follow course markings.

The 50K course will start and finish in the center of the Big Bear Village at Basecamp (expo). After an ascent up the face of Snow Summit early in the race, enjoy the smooth and rolling singletrack on Skyline Trail. The course winds through towering granite boulders and spends time on a ridge offering views of vistas from the mountains to Big Bear Lake.

The GPX file is the most accurate regarding distance and elevation data. There may be minor data differences between this GPX file and the Profile, Map & Time Charts graphics above.

Last updated: 10/03/2025

Revision History

• Added 2025 50k GPX File
• Removed Grandview Aid Station
• Relocated Bluff Mesa Aid Station to Bluff Lake Aid Station
• Updated distance

Light Aid Station

Our light aid stations are designed to keep you moving fast with quick, easy-to-grab fuel and hydration options. You’ll find a mix of salty, sweet, and comforting items to keep your energy up and your stomach happy.

Typical Offerings:

• Bananas
• Chicken or vegetable broth
• Ramen noodles
• M&M’s
• OREO cookies
• Pretzels
• Potato chips
• Coca-Cola
• Mountain Dew
• Ginger Ale

These stations do not include cooked meals, but they’re fully stocked with classic ultra favorites to help you refuel, rehydrate, and get back on the trail.

Full Aid Station

Our full aid stations are designed to help you refuel, reset, and recharge for the miles ahead. These stations include a wider selection of hot food, sweet and salty snacks, fruit, and beverages — everything you need to keep moving strong through the day and night.

Typical Offerings:

• Fresh fruit: bananas, oranges, watermelon
• Sweet snacks: M&M’s, Skittles, brownies, OREO cookies
• Salty snacks: potato chips, peanut butter pretzels, pretzels, saltine crackers, dill pickles
• PB&J sandwiches: white bread, peanut butter, strawberry preserves
• Hot foods: pancakes, refried bean and cheese burritos, bacon, quesadillas, ramen, potatoes
• Warm drinks: chicken and vegetable broth, coffee with creamer
• Cold drinks: Coke, Mountain Dew, Ginger Ale
• Condiments & supplies: syrup, butter, cooking spray, shredded cheese, tortillas

Each full aid station offers hot food options and refrigerated items (when needed), along with the classic snacks and drinks found at light aid stations. These are your go-to spots for a full reset before heading back into the mountains.

The Aid Station Chart is the most accurate regarding distance and elevation data. There may be minor data differences between these Aid Station Charts and the Profile, Map & Time Charts graphics above.

Last updated: 10/06/2025

Revision History

• Added 2025 50k Aid Station Chart
• Removed Grandview Aid Station
• Relocated Bluff Mesa Aid Station to Bluff Lake Aid Station
• Updated distance
• Added cut-offs
• Added elevation gain & loss
• Added Metric Chart
• Added AS Type
• Changed Aspen Glen to a Light AS

• 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 liter
• Food reserve. (Recommendation of 800 kcal: 2 gels + 2 power bars each of 65 g)
• Emergency Blanket

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)
• Beanie (or multifunctional neck gaiter)
• Warm gloves (waterproof strongly recommended)
• 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)