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Conquer the Wall

Name: Conquer the Wall
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Snow Summit

Snow Summit, United States • 15 Aug 2026

Conquer the Wall

Conquer the Wall at Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake is an annual uphill running event. The 2026 edition is listed as the 10th annual event and is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.

The course covers one mile with an elevation gain of about 1000 feet, beginning at approximately 7000 feet elevation. The route is entirely uphill on mountain terrain at Snow Summit.

The event supports Big Bear High School cross country. Donations are tax deductible through the BBHS Bear Backers 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID 95-3389523. Local organizations and businesses are listed as sponsors for the event.

Additional race information and past results are maintained by the event organizers. Contact details and registration options are provided by the organizers, but are not reproduced here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Snow Summit

Race information

Website

The Wall Mile

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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