Holcomb Valley Trail Run: Your Next Thrilling Venture of Spring Season!

Hey, adventure running friends! Spice up your endurance level with an additive of an adventurous trail run. Wondering why should a trail run be on your bucket list? Becoming a part of the vibrant Holcomb Valley Trail Run is a life-changing opportunity. Your active participation in the event is a great exposure to exploring your potential.

But what this Holcomb Valley Trail Run event all about? Come check it out!

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A Brief to Holcomb Valley Trail Run

Introduce yourself to the 27th Holcomb Valley Trail Run happening on 10 June 2023. The registrations are open since February to help you save big. However, you still have a chance to book your slots now. You can pick the miles of your choice among 33 miles, 15 miles, or 7 miles.

As the event is a fundraiser, you get the chance to run for a social cause. Irrefutably, Gary, and Pam decided after fifteen years of event directing and coordination to close the event. After it, the event occurred virtually. However, they are coming back in 2023 with the pride of continuing their discovery of trail run to Susie Schmelzer and Harald Zundel with Team Kodiak. 

Going back to 1997, when the Holcomb Valley Trail Run was established, its founders, Gary and Pam Kalina brought something enticing to the world. Gary was an avid runner who discovered that Big Bear could be the lively spot for unforgettable trail run experiences. Nevertheless, it is just the beginning!

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A trail runner runs down a rocky path, looking out at the Big Bear landscape with distant mountains under a cloudy blue sky.
A woman trail runner descends a mountain path at Big Bear with a bright sun in the sky and the valley below in the distance.
A woman trail runner in a black tank top and neon yellow shorts runs on a dirt path through the woods at Big Bear.
A trail runner in a red shirt and red shorts runs on a dirt path surrounded by bushes and pine trees at Big Bear.
A woman trail runner in a blue tank top and colorful leggings smiles while running on a dirt path through the woods at Big Bear.

Why Big Bear?

Because one of the finest mile tracks is located here! The best trail running in Big Bear is on the Pacific Crest Trail. It is a 2800-mile trail that stretches from the Mexican to the Canadian border. While running on the track, runners witness the picturesque views of nature’s beauty and greenery essence along with the San Gorgonio Wilderness and Mountain Ski Resorts.

Want to Volunteer?

The event is a fundraiser for a local volunteer search and rescue organization. With Search and Rescue, it becomes possible to bring 20 volunteers to assist in the event management, operation, marking of the course, staffing aid stations, and providing safety, communication, and first aid.

Their involvement is critical to the event’s success. Volunteers can earn race credits applied toward registration for this event or any Kodiak race without any expiry. If you are interested in volunteering, fill out this form now! Further, the training can begin in May. Be prepared!

Also, spectators are always welcome! Get race information in detail here!

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Holcomb Valley Trail Run: Destination Big Bear!

Join the ultimate Big Bear trail running event in the stunning Holcomb Valley! Experience scenic mountain trails, fresh alpine air, and challenging race courses perfect for runners of all levels. Don’t miss this premier Southern California trail run adventure!

  • Organizer:  Team Kodiak (Susie Schmelzer & Harald Zundel)

  • Venue:  Meadows Edge Picnic Area

  • Location:  Big Bear Lake, CA

  • Address:  Meadows Edge Picnic Area, 40751 N Shore Ln, Fawnskin, CA 92333

  • Date: June 14, 2025

  • Time: 07:00 AM — 05:00 PM

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  • Start Date 06/14/2025 7:00 AM
  • End Date 06/14/2025 5:00 PM
  • Status COMPLETED
  • Location Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Venue Meadows Edge Picnic Area
  • Address 40751 N Shore Ln, Fawnskin, CA 92333
  • More Info: Click here

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  • Start Date 06/14/2025 7:00 AM
  • End Date 06/14/2025 5:00 PM
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  • Location Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Venue Meadows Edge Picnic Area
  • Address 40751 N Shore Ln, Fawnskin, CA 92333
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