Big Bear Turkey Trot
Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 4:30 AM PST
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
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Race feel
A festive 3-mile Turkey Trot with a unique zoo lap, holiday music, and a lively Danksgiving party in Big Bear Lake.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveThe 12th Annual Big Bear Turkey Trot invites you to a festive morning in Moonridge. Experience a fresh 3-mile paved route, including the new Rathbun Creek Trail and a memorable lap through the Moonridge Zoo. This approachable run through the pines culminates in a lively Danksgiving Celebration party at the finish line, complete with live holiday music, adult beverages, and a fun costume contest. It's a cherished community gathering focused on laughter, costumes, and pie.
What to expect
From the organizer
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 that’s 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 snow—it’s 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 (4–7 PM): The Yellow Post, 546 Pine Knot Blvd 🦃 Race Morning, Nov 26 (8–9 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. What’s included? Ornaments, yoga, pie, costumes, music, and memories. 🎤 Closing Note
The Big Bear Turkey Trot has always been about more than miles—it’s a morning of laughter, costumes, pie, and community. This year, we’ll gather in Moonridge, run the trail, visit the zoo, and then celebrate together at Danksgiving. We’ll see you out there. 🦃✨
After-Party
Food & Drink