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
Join us for the 12th Annual Big Bear Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025, set against the stunning backdrop of Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino! This exciting event features a fresh 3-mile route that winds through the scenic Moonridge Corridor, starting and finishing at the beloved Dank Donuts. Runners will enjoy a delightful lap through the Moonridge Zoo and a beautiful paved path surrounded by towering pines, making this race accessible and enjoyable for participants of all ages and abilities.
The day kicks off at 8:00 AM with registration and check-in, followed by a fun holiday warm-up yoga session at 9:25 AM. The Turkey Trot race begins at 9:30 AM, leading into the lively Danksgiving Celebration Party at 10:00 AM, featuring live holiday music and refreshing adult beverages to toast your accomplishment! Awards and a costume contest will wrap up the festivities at 10:30 AM. With special pricing options for adults, youth, and locals, plus complimentary entries for kids under 5, this event promises to be a memorable celebration of community, laughter, and holiday spirit. Don't miss out on the fun—mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day of running
The day kicks off at 8:00 AM with registration and check-in, followed by a fun holiday warm-up yoga session at 9:25 AM. The Turkey Trot race begins at 9:30 AM, leading into the lively Danksgiving Celebration Party at 10:00 AM, featuring live holiday music and refreshing adult beverages to toast your accomplishment! Awards and a costume contest will wrap up the festivities at 10:30 AM. With special pricing options for adults, youth, and locals, plus complimentary entries for kids under 5, this event promises to be a memorable celebration of community, laughter, and holiday spirit. Don't miss out on the fun—mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day of running
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 INCLUING 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 24 WEDNESDAY, NOV 26 (47 PM): THE YELLOW POST, 546 PINE KNOT BLVD
RACE MORNING, NOV 27 (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
SPARKLES WHATS NEW THIS YEAR
A NEW HOME IN THE MOONRIDGE CORRIDOR, STARTING AND FINISHING AT DANK DONUTS.
A FRESH ROUTE INCLUING 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 24 WEDNESDAY, NOV 26 (47 PM): THE YELLOW POST, 546 PINE KNOT BLVD
RACE MORNING, NOV 27 (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 27th November 2025 (9:30AM PST)
$43.40
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Dank Donuts, 42612 Moonridge Rd, Big Bear Lake, 92315, CA, United States
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