Big Bear Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:30AM PST
- Location Big Bear Lake, California
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a festive and fun-filled day at the 12th Annual Big Bear Turkey Trot, happening on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino! This exciting event will kick off at the newly established Moonridge Corridor, where participants will start and finish at Dank Donuts. The Turkey Trot features a refreshing 3-mile fun run that is perfect for everyone, along with a free kids run to inspire the younger generation to join in on the fun.
Begin your day with registration opening at 8:00 AM, followed by an energizing holiday warm-up yoga session at 9:25 AM. The main event, the 3-mile Turkey Trot, starts at 9:30 AM, leading you through the scenic Rathbun Creek Trail and even a memorable lap through the Moonridge Zoo! After the run, celebrate at the Danksgiving Party with live music, delicious adult beverages, and an awards ceremony that includes a lively costume contest. With entry fees at $40 for adults and $25 for youth under 18, this event promises not just a race, but a joyful gathering filled with laughter, community spirit, and even pumpkin pie at the aid station!
Begin your day with registration opening at 8:00 AM, followed by an energizing holiday warm-up yoga session at 9:25 AM. The main event, the 3-mile Turkey Trot, starts at 9:30 AM, leading you through the scenic Rathbun Creek Trail and even a memorable lap through the Moonridge Zoo! After the run, celebrate at the Danksgiving Party with live music, delicious adult beverages, and an awards ceremony that includes a lively costume contest. With entry fees at $40 for adults and $25 for youth under 18, this event promises not just a race, but a joyful gathering filled with laughter, community spirit, and even pumpkin pie at the aid station!
Organiser's Description
THE 12TH ANNUAL BIG BEAR TURKEY TROT
SPARKLES WHATS NEW THIS YEAR
A NEW HOME IN THE MOONRIDGE CORRIDOR, STARTING AND FINISHING AT DANK DONUTS.
A FRESH ROUTE ON THE RATHBUN CREEK TRAIL, WITH A MEMORABLE LAP THROUGH THE MOONRIDGE ZOO .
A 3-MILE FUN RUN THATS APPROACHABLE FOR EVERYONE.
A FREE KIDS RUN, KEEPING THE TRADITION ALIVE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION.
EVENT SCHEDULE
TIME
ACTIVITY
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
THE PUMPKIN PIE AID STATION (YES, ACTUAL PIE!)
THE DANKSGIVING PARTY AT THE FINISH LINE
PACKET PICKUP
MONDAY, NOV 24 WEDNESDAY, NOV 26 (47 PM): THE YELLOW POST, 546 PINE KNOT BLVD
RACE MORNING, NOV 27 (89 AM): DANK DONUTS, MOONRIDGE CORRIDOR
FAQS
STROLLERS & KIDS? STROLLERS ARE WELCOME, AND THE KIDS RUN IS 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
SPARKLES WHATS NEW THIS YEAR
A NEW HOME IN THE MOONRIDGE CORRIDOR, STARTING AND FINISHING AT DANK DONUTS.
A FRESH ROUTE ON THE RATHBUN CREEK TRAIL, WITH A MEMORABLE LAP THROUGH THE MOONRIDGE ZOO .
A 3-MILE FUN RUN THATS APPROACHABLE FOR EVERYONE.
A FREE KIDS RUN, KEEPING THE TRADITION ALIVE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION.
EVENT SCHEDULE
TIME
ACTIVITY
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
THE PUMPKIN PIE AID STATION (YES, ACTUAL PIE!)
THE DANKSGIVING PARTY AT THE FINISH LINE
PACKET PICKUP
MONDAY, NOV 24 WEDNESDAY, NOV 26 (47 PM): THE YELLOW POST, 546 PINE KNOT BLVD
RACE MORNING, NOV 27 (89 AM): DANK DONUTS, MOONRIDGE CORRIDOR
FAQS
STROLLERS & KIDS? STROLLERS ARE WELCOME, AND THE KIDS RUN IS 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
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