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50K

The 50K course starts and finishes downtown in the heart of the Big Bear Village. Runners will enjoy the flowy single track of the Skyline ridge at 8,000 ft before descending to the Village.

Race Category

ws50KM

Running Stones

2

Finals Access

Distance

48 KM

Elevation Gain

1500 M+

Start Date

Saturday 12th October 2024

Race Start

The Village of Big Bear Lake - 08:00

Max Allowed Race Time

10 Hours

Price

$199

Course Description

Course Description

Start and finish downtown in the heart of the Big Bear Village. You will head into the forest and start climbing to the high point of the course at 8,000 ft. Enjoy the beautiful single track along the ridge, with amazing views of San Gorgonio peak in the background! A stunning course that will test you and thrill you at the same time. The final 3 miles are a cruise down Knickerbocker Road, a dirt road above the town of Big Bear Lake with views of the lake to take in while you finish your trail run.

*Courses subject to change.

Mandatory Gear

Mandatory Gear

  • 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)
  • Running pack for carrying supplies for the duration of the race
  • Pack can be a backpack, vest or waist/belt pack
  • 1 working headlamps (torches) with spare cells/batteries for each headlamp. (Recommendation of 200 lumens or more for main headlamp)
  • Survival blanket of 1.40 m x 2 m / 55 inches x 80 inches minimum or survival bag
  • Whistle
  • Gloves
  • ID Card / Passport
  • Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains
  • Hat (beanie, cap, bandana, or Buff®)

(including, but not limited to)

  • Spare warm clothing (essential in case of cold and rainy weather or in case of injury)
  • Trekking poles
  • GPS watch

Aid Station Chart

Learn more about each Aid Station, elevation gain and loss, cut-off times, and where drop bags and crew are allowed on course

Aid Station Chart