Big Bear Turkey Trot - 3 Miles
External Event
Distance
3 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
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. 🦃✨
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in Big Bear Lake, CA, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Big Bear Lake, CA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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