Big Bear Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 9:30AM PST
- Location Big Bear Lake, California
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join the fun at the 13th Annual Big Bear Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026, held in the picturesque setting of Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino! This year's event features a fresh 3-mile paved route that winds through the stunning pines and includes a memorable lap through the Moonridge Zoo. Starting and finishing at Dank Donuts, participants can expect a lively atmosphere filled with holiday spirit and community camaraderie.
Kick off the day with registration and check-in beginning at 8:00 AM, followed by a delightful holiday warm-up yoga session at 9:25 AM. The Turkey Trot race kicks off at 9:30 AM, leading participants on a fun-filled journey that welcomes all ages and skill levels. Celebrate your achievement at the Danksgiving Party starting at 10:00 AM, complete with live holiday music, adult beverages, and awards for outstanding costumes. With a festive atmosphere and special touches like holiday finisher ornaments and a cheerful costume contest, the Big Bear Turkey Trot promises a memorable experience for everyone. Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration of community and Thanksgiving spirit!
Kick off the day with registration and check-in beginning at 8:00 AM, followed by a delightful holiday warm-up yoga session at 9:25 AM. The Turkey Trot race kicks off at 9:30 AM, leading participants on a fun-filled journey that welcomes all ages and skill levels. Celebrate your achievement at the Danksgiving Party starting at 10:00 AM, complete with live holiday music, adult beverages, and awards for outstanding costumes. With a festive atmosphere and special touches like holiday finisher ornaments and a cheerful costume contest, the Big Bear Turkey Trot promises a memorable experience for everyone. Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration of community and Thanksgiving spirit!
Organiser's Description
THE 13TH ANNUAL BIG BEAR TURKEY TROT
OUR NEW HOME IN THE MOONRIDGE CORRIDOR, STARTING AND FINISHING AT DANK DONUTS.
A FRESH ROUTE INCLUDING THE NEW RATHBUN CREEK TRAIL, AND A MEMORABLE LAP THROUGH THE MOONRIDGE ZOO .
A PAVED 3-MILE RUN THROUGH THE PINES THATS APPROACHABLE FOR EVERYONE!
DANKSGIVING CELEBRATION PARTY AT THE FINISH LINE FEATURING LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC AND ADULT BEVERAGES
EVENT SCHEDULE
8:00 AM - REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN OPENS
9:25 AM - HOLIDAY WARMUP YOGA WITH COLIN SCHOUR
9:30 AM - 3-MILE TURKEY TROT
10:00 AM - DANKSGIVING PARTY WITH LIVE MUSIC & ADULT BEVERAGES
10:30 AM - AWARDS & COSTUME CONTEST
REGISTRATION
ADULTS: $40
YOUTH (UNDER 18): $25
KIDS RUN: FREE
LOCALS: $5 DISCOUNT WITH ID AT PACKET PICKUP
NO REFUNDS (RAIN, SHINE, OR SNOWITS ALL PART OF THE FUN).
INCLUDED WITH ENTRY:
A HOLIDAY FINISHER ORNAMENT
A LIGHTHEARTED YOGA WARM-UP
A LIVELY COSTUME CONTEST
RACE TIMING AND AWARDS ELIGIBILITY _(ELITE WAVE START AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO'S COSTUME IS CONSIDERED WORTHY). _
THE DANKSGIVING PARTY AT THE FINISH LINE
PACKET PICKUP
MONDAY, NOV 23 WEDNESDAY, NOV 25 (47 PM): THE YELLOW POST, 546 PINE KNOT BLVD
RACE MORNING, NOV 26 (89 AM): DANK DONUTS, 42612 MOONRIDGE RD BIG BEAR LAKE, CA
FAQS
STROLLERS & KIDS? STROLLERS ARE WELCOME, AND THE KIDS UNDER 5 ARE FREE.
REFUNDS? NOPE. THE TURKEY TROT HAPPENS IN ANY WEATHER.
LOCAL DISCOUNT? SHOW ID FOR $5 OFF.
WHATS INCLUDED? ORNAMENTS, YOGA, PIE, COSTUMES, MUSIC, AND MEMORIES.
CLOSING NOTE
THE BIG BEAR TURKEY TROT HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT MORE THAN MILESITS A MORNING OF LAUGHTER, COSTUMES, PIE, AND COMMUNITY. THIS YEAR, WELL GATHER IN MOONRIDGE, RUN THE TRAIL, VISIT THE ZOO, AND THEN CELEBRATE TOGETHER AT DANKSGIVING. WELL SEE YOU OUT THERE. SPARKLES
OUR NEW HOME IN THE MOONRIDGE CORRIDOR, STARTING AND FINISHING AT DANK DONUTS.
A FRESH ROUTE INCLUDING THE NEW RATHBUN CREEK TRAIL, AND A MEMORABLE LAP THROUGH THE MOONRIDGE ZOO .
A PAVED 3-MILE RUN THROUGH THE PINES THATS APPROACHABLE FOR EVERYONE!
DANKSGIVING CELEBRATION PARTY AT THE FINISH LINE FEATURING LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC AND ADULT BEVERAGES
EVENT SCHEDULE
8:00 AM - REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN OPENS
9:25 AM - HOLIDAY WARMUP YOGA WITH COLIN SCHOUR
9:30 AM - 3-MILE TURKEY TROT
10:00 AM - DANKSGIVING PARTY WITH LIVE MUSIC & ADULT BEVERAGES
10:30 AM - AWARDS & COSTUME CONTEST
REGISTRATION
ADULTS: $40
YOUTH (UNDER 18): $25
KIDS RUN: FREE
LOCALS: $5 DISCOUNT WITH ID AT PACKET PICKUP
NO REFUNDS (RAIN, SHINE, OR SNOWITS ALL PART OF THE FUN).
INCLUDED WITH ENTRY:
A HOLIDAY FINISHER ORNAMENT
A LIGHTHEARTED YOGA WARM-UP
A LIVELY COSTUME CONTEST
RACE TIMING AND AWARDS ELIGIBILITY _(ELITE WAVE START AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO'S COSTUME IS CONSIDERED WORTHY). _
THE DANKSGIVING PARTY AT THE FINISH LINE
PACKET PICKUP
MONDAY, NOV 23 WEDNESDAY, NOV 25 (47 PM): THE YELLOW POST, 546 PINE KNOT BLVD
RACE MORNING, NOV 26 (89 AM): DANK DONUTS, 42612 MOONRIDGE RD BIG BEAR LAKE, CA
FAQS
STROLLERS & KIDS? STROLLERS ARE WELCOME, AND THE KIDS UNDER 5 ARE FREE.
REFUNDS? NOPE. THE TURKEY TROT HAPPENS IN ANY WEATHER.
LOCAL DISCOUNT? SHOW ID FOR $5 OFF.
WHATS INCLUDED? ORNAMENTS, YOGA, PIE, COSTUMES, MUSIC, AND MEMORIES.
CLOSING NOTE
THE BIG BEAR TURKEY TROT HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT MORE THAN MILESITS A MORNING OF LAUGHTER, COSTUMES, PIE, AND COMMUNITY. THIS YEAR, WELL GATHER IN MOONRIDGE, RUN THE TRAIL, VISIT THE ZOO, AND THEN CELEBRATE TOGETHER AT DANKSGIVING. WELL SEE YOU OUT THERE. SPARKLES
Races
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3 Miles
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:30AM PST)
$43.40
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