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37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Loma Linda, California
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $70 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 618 finished the 5K in 2023, and this year's cap is 700.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic 10K | 10K | Dec 6, 20267:00 AM | $65$70 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic 5K | 5K | Dec 6, 20267:00 AM | $45$50 after Nov 1, 2026 | 700 |
| 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 6, 20267:00 AM | $85$90 after Nov 1, 2026 | 400 |
| 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Elves' Trot | Other | Dec 6, 20268:00 AM | $10 | 50 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $70 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic 10K: $65 until Nov 1, then $70 until Dec 6, then $75 until Dec 6.
- 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic 5K: $45 until Nov 1, then $50 until Dec 6, then $55 until Dec 6.
- 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon: $85 until Nov 1, then $90 until Dec 6, then $95 until Dec 6.
- 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Elves' Trot: $10 until Dec 6.
Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $85, entry is about 70 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in California runs 2:19:26, about 10:38 a mile, based on 156 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:13 and men in 2:09:53.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:40 AM, and the 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
11325 Loma Linda Drive, Loma Linda, CA 92354
- Directions to the start
- Course map on Garmin Connect
- Course map on Garmin Connect
- Course map on Garmin Connect
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2023 results
All results34th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic 5K
618
finishers
39:33
median (12:44 /mi)
17:26
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
34th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon
200
finishers
2:24:45
median (11:03 /mi)
1:22:17
winning time
48% / 52%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K?
At the 2023 34th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:18 or better, the top quarter in 31:47, and half the field in 39:33; the last tenth came in after 1:00:59.
At the 2023 34th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:41 or better, the top quarter in 1:58:58, and half the field in 2:24:45; the last tenth came in after 3:15:39.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:44 | 22:03 |
| 20-29 | 25:59 | 21:54 |
| 30-39 | 23:04 | 20:57 |
| 40-49 | 28:49 | 20:39 |
| 50-59 | 29:24 | 24:46 |
| 60-69 | 31:17 | 30:02 |
| 70+ | 40:59 | 39:22 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 31:47, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for California half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2023 half marathon field finished under 1:58:58, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 6 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 11325 Loma Linda Drive, Loma Linda, CA 92354Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,160 feet
- Included with entry
- Select a shirt size
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025), 2024 (Dec 8, 2024), 2023 (Dec 3, 2023), 2022 (Dec 11, 2022), 2021 (Dec 12, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $85, entry is about 70 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2023, 618 runners finished the 34th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic 5K; the median finish was 39:33 and the winner ran 17:26.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 618 runners finished the 5K in 2023, close to this year's cap of 700, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 31:47, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 11325 Loma Linda Drive, Loma Linda, CA 92354.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Garmin Connect; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The Lopers Club and the City of Loma Linda present the 37th annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K! The Holiday Classic is the Inland Empire’s longest running annual holiday running event and a local tradition for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities!
Location
The race Start/Finish will take place in front of the Loma Linda Fire Station located at 11325 Loma Linda Drive in Loma Linda. Park in any nearby lot except for the Veteran's Hospital.
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