You never forget your first time and this weekend we get to share a first time experience with thousands of others. The inaugural Big Bear Marathon is finally here this Saturday September 6th and we are excited to have athletes from all over the country coming up for our event. We should have perfect weather conditions for our participants as they make their way around Big Bear Lake on the 26.2 mile course.shoes taking a break at the lake

Our Bike Tour is not timed so riders can pedal easy and enjoy a beautiful morning cruise as they watch the sun rise over the lake. Runners will be challenged and entertained by our mountain top marathon route because of its diversity and complexity.

Racers and riders will start at 6,750’ in the Village. From there they will instantly climb up Red Ant Hill before heading off to the serpentine stretch of highway that leads you to Big Bear Dam.

After crossing the dam participants will be on the quiet north shore side of the lake where they will be treated to spectacular views of the Big Bear Lake, the Snow Summit and Bear Mountain ski resorts and Mt. San Gorgonio. When participants reach the east end of the lake they will be lead into the Moonridge area of Big Bear Lake. This requires more climbing. Runners will pass by the Bear Mountain Golf Course and Moonridge Zoo before descending back down into town and the exciting finish in the Village.

It’s going to be some party and we hope that you won’t miss it. Come say hi; share a first with all of us on the mountain. You never forget your first time.

spreading the love, rev