Big Bear Turkey Trot
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Big Bear Turkey Trot (Big Bear Lake, CA)
The 13th Annual Big Bear Turkey Trot is scheduled for November 26, 2026, in the Moonridge Corridor of Big Bear Lake, California, with start and finish at Dank Donuts, 42612 Moonridge Rd. The course is a paved 3-mile run through pine forest that incorporates the new Rathbun Creek Trail and includes a lap through the Moonridge Zoo.
The event program includes registration and check-in, a holiday warm-up yoga session, a post-run Danksgiving celebration at the finish line with live holiday music and adult beverages, and awards and a costume contest. Packet pickup is scheduled the days before the event at The Yellow Post, 546 Pine Knot Blvd, and on race morning at Dank Donuts. Registration fees are listed as adults $40, youth $25, and a kids run that is free; locals receive a $5 discount with ID at packet pickup. Strollers are allowed and children under 5 enter free. There are no refunds for any weather conditions.
Entries include a holiday finisher ornament, the yoga warm-up, race timing and awards eligibility, the costume contest, and access to the Danksgiving party. The event description emphasizes community elements such as costumes, pie, music, and a morning gathered in Moonridge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
