Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Participants run or walk through the streets of Loma Linda while taking in scenic mountain views and challenging inclines. Young children can join the festivities in a dedicated quarter-mile Elves Trot fun run. After crossing the finish line, participants receive commemorative medals and can enjoy breakfast and soothing mini-massages.
What to Expect
Inland Empire's longest running annual holiday running and walking event.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Lopers Club and the City of Loma Linda
Food & Drink
Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K participants receive free breakfast; Elves Trot participants pay $3.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Runners, walkers, and families with young children
Vibe
Festive and active
Energy Level
High
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Elves Trot participants are charged $3. All participants of the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K receive a free breakfast and a free post-race mini-massage. – Get tickets
- Hours: Start time is 7:00 am; the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K have wave starts 10 minutes apart.
- Parking: Park in any nearby lot except for the Veteran's Hospital.
- Accessibility: Walkers are welcome in every race, and the half marathon has a four-hour limit at an 18-minute-per-mile average pace.
Tips & Advice
- Register before November 1, 2026 to guarantee a long-sleeved tech shirt, since later sign-ups get shirts only while supplies last and sizes can run out.
- Put together a team of at least five with family, friends or coworkers, because every team member gets a discount and bigger teams save more.
- If you plan to walk the half marathon, make sure you can hold an 18-minute-per-mile average, since the course closes after four hours.
- Park in any lot near the fire station except the Veteran's Hospital lot, which is off-limits for race parking.
- Bring a new, unwrapped toy or piece of sports equipment for the Spark of Love Toy Drive, which collects for under-served children and teens in the community.
Special Events & Promotions
- Team discounts for each member on teams of 5 to 14, and a bigger discount on teams of more than 15
- Long-sleeved tech shirt guaranteed for everyone who registers before November 1, 2026
- Quarter-mile Elves Trot for ages 3 to 6, with its own small entry charge and a Santa medal for every child
- Spark of Love Toy Drive with the Loma Linda Fire Department and ABC7, collecting new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk the half marathon instead of running it?
Yes. Lots of walkers join all three races. The half marathon has a four-hour course limit, so walkers need to hold an average pace of 18 minutes per mile.
Is there a race for little kids?
Yes. The Elves Trot is a quarter-mile fun run for children ages 3 to 6. It has its own small entry charge, and every elf who takes part gets a Santa medal.
What do I get after I finish?
Every Half Marathon, 10K and 5K finisher gets a finisher's medal, a free breakfast and a free mini-massage from the therapists at Precision in Movement. The top male and female finisher in each race wins a trophy. Division medals go to the top three men and women in each of 20 age divisions.
Will I get a race shirt?
Everyone who registers before November 1, 2026 gets a long-sleeved tech shirt. After that, shirts are handed out while supplies last, and your size may be gone if you sign up within three weeks of race day.
Is there a discount for groups?
Yes. You can create a team for family, friends or coworkers. Teams of 5 to 14 get a discount for each member, and teams of more than 15 get a bigger discount per person.
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