The City of Loma Linda, the Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce, and the Lopers Club present the 20th Annual

Holiday Classic

5K / 15K Run or Walk & Elves Trot for Children

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Join us for the largest HOLIDAY RACING EVENT in the Inland Empire!

Race starts near the Loma Linda Civic Center, Corner of Barton Rd. and Loma Linda Drive in Loma Linda. Parking is available off of Benton, one block south of Barton Rd. Click here for Mapquest map.

7:00 AM:    5K run and walk, 15K run and walk

7:15 AM:    Elves Trot (for children ages 3 through 6 years) (1/4 mile)

Online registration is now closed, and, since the race is less than a week away, mail-in registration is not recommended. Available options are pre-registration on Saturday, December 5th or race-day registration.

Pre-registration and chip/bib pick-up is available on Saturday , December 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Inland Community Bank located at 11175 Mountain View Ave., Suite 0 in Loma Linda (three doors north of Clark’s Nutrition Center). (Click here for Mapquest map). December 5 registrants will get t-shirts after the race if they are available.

You can also register on race day. Race day registration begins at 6:00 AM. Race-day registrants will get t-shirts after the race if they are available.

Free breakfast for all 5K and 15K participants beginning at 7:30 AM. (Must show race number; Elves Trot excluded.)

Breakfast for non participant available for $4.00 per adult or $3.50 per child 12 or under. (Note:  the race brochure incorrectly has last year's prices  for the pancake breakfast for non-participants.)

Sponsored by the Crossroads Rotary Club of San Bernadino.

Both the 5K and 15K races start and finish on Loma Linda Drive next to the Loma Linda Civic Center at Barton Rd. and Loma Linda Drive.

The 5K course is a loop with some hills.

The 15K course goes out and back. The first half alternates flat and uphill. Parts of the route have beautiful views of the San Bernadino mountains and Valley. The course then returns mostly downhill to the finish.

Click here for map of the course (PDF).

NOTE: For the safety of all participants and to satisfy insurance requirements, ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS, BABY JOGGERS, strollers, bicycles, roller blades or other wheeled vehicles allowed on the course.

Finishers' Medals to the first 1000 finishers

Medals awarded to top three finishers in each age group, male and female, 5K and 15K. (See the entry form for list of age groups for runners and walkers)

Trophies awarded to overall male and female winners of each race

Santa Claus Medals to all Elves who register

Note: All medals and trophies awarded must be picked up on the day of the race.  They will not be mailed. See the FAQ

5K/15: $45 after November 6.

Elves Trot (no t-shirt): $10 after November 6.

School team (10 or more members): $35 per student if postmarked by November 6, 2009.

We wish to thank everyone who has volunteered to help us make this race a success! The success of the previous races is due in large part to the efforts of our volunteers. People who have signed up to volunteer should have been contacted by our race staff by now, but if not please email volunteer@lopersclub.org.

Unless otherwise directed, volunteers need to go to the Inland Community Bank on Saturday , December 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m to get their volunteer information and pick up their volunteer t-shirt. The Inland Community Bank is located at 11175 Mountain View Ave., Suite 0 in Loma Linda (three doors north of Clark’s Nutrition Center). (Click here for Mapquest map).

ChronoTrack Timing by Race Central

NO REFUNDS. Race will take place rain or shine!

If you have questions or special requests concerning the race, please contact Bernard Taylor, the Race Director, at taylorb@earthlink.net.

What is the route?  Same as last year. There will be maps available or posted at the race. Click here for a map of the route (PDF).

Where can I obtain an application? On this website; at the Loma Linda office of Inland Community Bank; from the Lopers club at their Sunday morning meetings and from most sponsors of the race. See above.

Will I receive a confirmation when I register? If you register through active.com (Not yet set up. Please check back later) you will receive a confirmation.  Otherwise, we will have no mechanism for sending confirmations.

Can I get a refund for any reason? There will be no refunds for any reason.  The race will go on -- rain or shine.

Can I register and pick up my chip and race bib before the race or on race day? You can register and pick up your chip and bib on race day. You may also register and pick up your chip/race bib on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in front of the Loma Linda office of the Inland Community Bank (see above).  And you may also register beginning at 6:00 am at the race.  We strongly urge you to register in advance and avoid the crowd on race day!

Is the race T-Shirt guaranteed? The long-sleeve race t-shirt is guaranteed for those who register in advance by November 6. If available, t-shirts will be provided to late registrants after the race. There should be enough t-shirts available for late registrants, but this cannot be guaranteed.

What time should I arrive on race day? At least 1 hour before race time.  That means by 6:00 am -- especially if you plan to register on race day.

What is the age limit for the Elves Trot? The Elves Trot is for children ages 3 through 6 years.

I placed in my age group or earned an overall finisher trophy, but left the race before I could pick it up. How can I get it? To pick up your award after the race, you need to come to Drayson Center on the campus of Loma Linda University in Loma Linda when the Lopers have a regular meeting between 6:30 and 7:30 AM on Sunday mornings. (Check the main Lopers web page for dates we do not meet because of partipation in other events.) We are sorry, but we cannot mail awards not picked up on race day.

If you need further information, you may e-mail Bernard Taylor, the Race Director, at taylorb@earthlink.net.