Memorial 5K Run
About this race
Memorial 5K Run
Sunday, May 24, 2026
📍 Big Bear Lake, California
The Memorial 5K Run is a scenic and challenging mountain run held in honor of Memorial Day. Starting and finishing in The Village, this high-altitude course winds through classic Big Bear neighborhoods with rolling hills, crisp alpine air, and beautiful lake and mountain views.
Whether you're chasing a PR or soaking in the experience, you’ll be rewarded with a memorable run and a true mountain challenge.
🗓 Event Schedule
Sunday, May 24, 2026
7:30 AM – Same-Day Registration
9:00 AM – 5K Race Start
10:00 AM – Awards Ceremony & Post-Race Festivities
📍 Location
Start / Finish: The Village
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
See course map below
🎽 Registration Includes
Custom Memorial 5K Race T-Shirt
Commemorative Finisher Item
Professional Race Timing
Awards Eligibility
🏆 Awards
Top 3 Overall – Male & Female
Age Groups:
14 & Under
15–19
20–24
25–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60+
👟 Youth Registration
All ages are welcome.
Discounted pricing available for participants under 15 and under 5 years old.
💸 Discount Codes
(ID required at check-in)
LOCAL (Big Bear Lake / Big Bear City residents): 20% OFF
MILITARY (Active & Retired): 20% OFF
📦 Bib Pick-Up
Friday & Saturday – May 22–23, 2026
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 The Yellow Post
546 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA
Pick your distance
Running
Memorial 5K Run
Includes all participant goods. Shirt. Timing. Awards Eligibility. Finishers Good.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Big Bear Lake, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 7:48 PM local time (PDT) in Big Bear Lake on May 23, 2027 — 14h 08m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Big Bear Lake
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Big Bear Lake 5K Races 2 races
- Big Bear Lake Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Big Bear Lake events
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