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Big Bear Turkey Trot

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calendar_today 26 Nov, 2026

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About the Event

The 12th Annual Big Bear Turkey Trot
✨ What’s 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 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 24 – Wednesday, Nov 26 (4–7 PM): The Yellow Post, 546 Pine Knot Blvd
🦃 Race Morning, Nov 27 (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. 🦃✨

Races Offered

3 Miles

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 3 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Big Bear Lake.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 0.6° / 10.4°
wb_sunny -4.0° / 5.7°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 9.7 /
water_drop 46.4%

About Big Bear Lake

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Big Bear Lake is a city in the middle of the San Bernardino National Forest in San Bernardino County in Southern California.

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