Big Bear Turkey Trot

🦃 The 12th Annual Big Bear Turkey Trot

✨ What’s New This Year

• Location: A new home in the Moonridge Corridor, starting and finishing at Dank Donuts.
• Route: A fresh route including the new Rathbun Creek Trail, and a memorable lap through the Moonridge Zoo 🦓🦙🦚.
• Accessibility: A paved 3-mile run through the pines that’s approachable for everyone!
• Celebration: 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: $25 (under 18)
• 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:

• Finisher Ornament: A holiday finisher ornament
• Yoga: A lighthearted yoga warm-up
• Costume Contest: A lively costume contest
• Timing: Race timing and awards eligibility (elite wave start available for those whose costume is considered worthy).

🍻 The Danksgiving party at the finish line

📦 Packet Pickup

• Monday, Nov 24 – Wednesday, Nov 26: 4–7 PM at The Yellow Post, 546 Pine Knot Blvd
• Race Morning, Nov 27: 8–9 AM at 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. 🦃✨

For more information, visit the Big Bear Turkey Trot page.