Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Lopers Club and the City of Loma Linda present the 36th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic on December 7, 2025 in Loma Linda, California. The event includes the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Elves' Trot - 1/4 mile (for children ages 3-6)
The Half Marathon and the 5K run simultaneously. The Half Marathon has a course limit of 4 hours, which accommodates walkers who maintain an 18-minute-per-mile average pace. The course offers mountain views and includes uphill sections.
Location, logistics and awards
The Start/Finish area is in front of the Loma Linda Fire Station at 11325 Loma Linda Drive. Participants may park in nearby lots except at the Veteran's Hospital. Bib and shirt pickup is set for Saturday, December 6, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Running Center in Redlands (1430 Industrial Park Avenue).
Long-sleeved technical shirts are provided to participants who register before November 9, 2025; later registrants receive shirts while supplies last and sizes may be limited for late registration. All finishers of the Half Marathon and the 5K receive finishers' medals. Trophies are awarded to the overall top male and female in each race, and division medals are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in 20 age divisions. Half Marathon and 5K participants receive a free breakfast; the Elves' Trot has a $3 participation charge. A post-race mini-massage is available from therapists representing Precision in Movement. The event also collects new, unwrapped toys for the Spark of Love Toy Drive. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.