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Big Bear Lake Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Join the Annual Big Bear Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving Day!

Join the Big Bear Turkey Trot and kick off the holiday with a 3 mile fun run (or walk)! This is a family friendly event where all ages are welcome.

Event Date, Time & Place

Date:

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Location:

Start/Finish at Dank Donuts, 42612 Moonridge Rd.

  • 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

Get Registered!

A photo of a couple in their turkey costumes during the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, the lady is holding a fake roast turkey.

Event Details

Early Bird Pricing

3 Mile Race

  • Adults - $43.40
  • Youth (under 18 years old) - $25

Ticket prices will increase after November 25th, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. Locals receive a $5 discount with ID at packet pickup.

Children under age 5 participate for FREE, but parents or guardians must sign a waiver. Only paid entries receive a shirt, medal, bib, prizes, etc.

What You Get

Registrants each get:

  • Custom shirt
  • Commemorative medal
  • Custom Bib
  • Race Timing
  • Eligibility for age group awards and costume contest prizes

Packet Pick Up Options

Wednesday, Nov 26 (4–7 PM): The Yellow Post, 546 Pine Knot Blvd

OR

Thursday, November 27 at the Event site, from 8AM-9AM. Dank Donuts, 42126 Moonridge Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA.

Prizes!

The Big Bear Lake Turkey Trot awards:

  • Top 3 Male runners overall in the 3, 6 and 9 mile events
  • Top 3 Female runners overall in the 3, 6 and 9 mile events
  • Top 3 Male runners in each age group for the 3, 6 and 9 mile events
  • Top 3 Female runners in each age group for the 3, 6 and 9 mile events

Age Groups:

  • 12 & under
  • 13-17
  • 18-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70+

Costume Contest

Dress your best to win prizes in our costume contest!

The starting line of the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, racers both male and female of all ages are beginning their trot.
Two female racers participating in the autumn Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, one lady is wearing a black colored pilgrim costume.
The awards ceremony during the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, racers are lined up in front of a stage in their costumes.
A photo of a baby in a turkey costume sleeping in a stroller with a runner number during the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot.
A group of three girls taking part in the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, they are wearing face paint while dressed as Fennec foxes
A medium size group posing for the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, all wearing their own costumes from turkeys to scarecrows.