Holcomb Valley Trail Run
Big Bear Lake, CA
- 33 Miler, 15 Miler, 9 Miler, 5 Miler
- Trail (Unpaved)
- Official race website
The Holcomb Valley Trail Run was established by Gary & Pam Kalina in 1997. Gary was an avid runner; he realized that some of the best trail running in Southern California was right here in Big Bear. And some of the best trail running in Big Bear was on the … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Jun 13):
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| H (°F) | 76 | 79 | 74 | 64 | 70 |
| L (°F) | 53 | 41 | 37 | 34 | 55 |
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Great weather, great course
Nicely placed and plentiful aid stations with my favorite boiled red potatoes! The 15 miler (which was only 14.5 on my GPS) starts with a climb up a couple miles, … MORE
Nicely placed and plentiful aid stations with my favorite boiled red potatoes!
The 15 miler (which was only 14.5 on my GPS) starts with a climb up a couple miles, then a loop through a valley which was gently rolling, moderate hills, a short stretch along the Pacific Crest trail with awesome views, then back down on the same trail we went up. The valley loop is on fireroads, the rest is on trails.
Only 300 people participated across the three distances offered, so it was not crowded in any way.
Finish line at the picnic area had chilli and smoothies for runners and their family. Yes, it was canned chilli, heated on a coleman stove, but it definitely hit the spot.
Love the T-shirt and water bottle.
My family stayed near the downtown area, and I was able to ride my bike to the start (only a few miles away), so they could sleep in and meet me later. For those who drove, there was plenty of parking. The start/finish is a nice picnic area with tables, bathrooms, water, dumpsters, etc.