The Legendary
Big Bear Lake, California
ABOUT BIG BEAR LAKE, CA
Big Bear Lake is the heart of mountain sports in Southern California. We chose this destination for its unique blend of accessible alpine beauty and established trail systems. Running here offers a true mountain experience, characterized by sweeping ridgeline views and paths that wind through dense pine forests and iconic boulder outcroppings.
While the scenery is the draw, the town’s infrastructure makes it the ideal base for a multi-day event. Big Bear is a community built for the outdoors, offering an extensive range of cabin rentals and local amenities. The Village serves as the central hub for the weekend, providing athletes and their families with a variety of restaurants, bars, and shops to explore between stages. It provides a complete mountain getaway that is easily accessible for runners traveling from anywhere in the country.
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HISTORY
The trails of the Big Bear Valley wind through the ancestral lands of the Serrano people, the Yuhaviatam (People of the Pines), who have served as the traditional stewards of this mountain valley for thousands of years. We are honored to run in this sacred space and remain committed to respecting the land and its enduring history.