Big Bear Lake Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
Join the Annual Big Bear Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving Day hosted by Open Air Big Bear.
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
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Start/Finish at Dank Donuts located at 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
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!
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Open Air Big Bear, a non-profit organization with the mission to advance and celebrate outdoor, people-powered events and activities in Big Bear Valley.
Proceeds from this event support local food banks and outdoor athletic events.
