08/08/2026
One mile, uphill, at 7000 feet.
The task may be simple but it's far from easy! Challenge yourself to the toughest mile race to exist. The 2026 Conquer the Wall event welcomes all, competitive runners, kids & families, and gluttons for punishment. The trek may be daunting but the finish line will taste so sweet!
Event Date, Time & Place
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Snow Summit located at 880 Summit Blvd - Parking is free for all
Paid participants can enjoy a free Sky Chair ride down the mountain at the conclusion of the race. Spectators may purchase discounted Sky Chair tickets to ride up, or hike to the top for free on the Bobsled Trail.
Prizes
Individual awards will be given to:
- Top Male and Top Female - $100
- Top 3 Male and Female finishers in age categories: 13 & under, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Team prizes will be awarded to (top 5 times will be used to score a team):
- Top male team
- Top female team
- Top mixed team (must include 2 females minimum)
All participants receive a t-shirt with the cost of registration.
About This Event
When Olympian marathoner Ryan Hall began his career as a runner, it all started here in Big Bear Lake. Ryan incorporated weekly 1-mile timed runs up "The Wall" - the steepest ski slope at Snow Summit. Today, the Big Bear High School cross country team still uses this route every summer for their training, hoping to reach the bar Ryan Hall set so many years ago. And now, FOUR State Cross Country Champions later... it seems to be working.