The course is truly one of the most scenic courses you will ever run. Starting and finishing in Big Bear's downtown village, the course runs around Big Bear Lake clockwise towards the golf course. With slight rolling hills, this is actually a relatively flat course, however it is at a higher altitude. Elevation ranges from 6,750 feet (the elevation of Big Bear Lake) to around 6,900 feet.

Big Bear Marathon

Human Interest Story

Organizers choose not to do marathon a second year.

The Lighthouse Project organized the Big Bear Marathon in 2009 after taking the race over from HBT Sports who organized it in 2008. The marathon is not being supported by either organization for 2010.

Lighthouse Bows Out of Big Bear Marathon

Saturday marks the inaugural Run the Bear Big Bear Lake Marathon. The marathon event also includes a bike tour around the lake and a half-marathon and 5K event.

Big Bear Lake Getting Ready for Marathon Event

Slater Fletcher is inching closer to overall leader Ted Devito of Big Bear Lake in the Conquer the Bear extreme sport challenge. The two athletes are separated by only six minutes with the marathon event to be contested on September 12 at the Run the Bear Marathon.

Duel in Big Bear

The Big Bear Lake Marathon is set for September 12 and will cover the highest marathon in California with an altitude over seven-thousand feet. A new course with plenty of scenic views will greet runners traversing the relatively level path.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results