The Holiday Classic Half Marathon and 5K run/walk is the Inland Empire’s longest running annual holiday running event and a local tradition for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities! Providing scenic mountain views and stimulating inclines, the course winds through the lovely streets of Loma Linda. Beautiful, long-sleeved …
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The Holiday Classic Half Marathon and 5K run/walk is the Inland Empire’s longest running annual holiday running event and a local tradition for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities! Providing scenic mountain views and stimulating inclines, the course winds through the lovely streets of Loma Linda.
Beautiful, long-sleeved tech shirts will be provided for all participants who register before the cutoff; otherwise, participants will receive a shirt while supplies last.
All finishers of both the Half Marathon and the 5K event will be awarded beautiful finishers’ medals. Trophies will be awarded to the overall top male and female winner of each race. Division medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female finishers in each of 20 age divisions.
Bring the kids! The Holiday Classic includes a ¼ mile Elves Trot fun run for children ages 3-6. Every participating elf will receive an adorable Santa medal.
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Gradual inclines, beautiful scenery
This was my first time racing here. The half marathon course was fairly challenging as the course had many hills. The course is primarily through the beautiful neighborhood streets around … MORE
This was my first time racing here. The half marathon course was fairly challenging as the course had many hills. The course is primarily through the beautiful neighborhood streets around Loma Linda. The organization was great, and there were tons of volunteers and police officers making sure cars did not drive on the course.
There were plenty of aid stations along the way with gatorade and water.
The vibe was very positive, and all the runners were very encouraging to each other.
The included shirt was a long sleeve quick dry, I will probably give it away as it has too much holiday stuff on it to wear outside of Christmas.
The included breakfast was a costco muffin.
I will definitely do the race again next year. It is inexpensive, and a very nice course.
Small town holiday event
I enjoyed running this small town race. Its easy to find parking and easy to pick up your bib and race swag on race day. The course has some difficult … MORE
I enjoyed running this small town race. Its easy to find parking and easy to pick up your bib and race swag on race day. The course has some difficult hilly sections. The entire course is on a paved surface. I also enjoyed the nice long sleeve race shirts.