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3 Miles

$43.40 incl. $3.40 Fee 9:30AM PST - 11:00AM PST Price increases after November 25, 2025 at 11:59pm PST

Description

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 on the Rathbun Creek Trail, with a memorable lap through the Moonridge Zoo 🦓🦙🦅.
🏃 A 3-mile fun run that’s approachable for everyone.
👶 A free kids’ run, keeping the tradition alive for the next generation.
 
🗓️ Event Schedule
Time
Activity
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
🥧 The pumpkin pie aid station (yes, actual pie!)
🎶🍹 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, Moonridge Corridor
 
🙋 FAQs
Strollers & kids? Strollers are welcome, and the kids’ run is 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. 🦃✨

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.bigbearturkeytrot.com.

Place

Dank Donuts - 42612 Moonridge Rd, BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 92315

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Dank Donuts - 42612 Moonridge Rd, BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 92315

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