Big Bear Turkey Trot
Join us for the Big Bear Turkey Trot! Kick off the holiday with a 3, 6, or 9 mile run or walk through a picturesque Big Bear Lake neighborhood by the water. The Big Bear Turkey Trot benefits local food pantries in Big Bear.
A fun event for the entire family... Kids (and strollers!) welcomed. Win prizes in our costume contest too!
4 hours and 20 minutes of Joshua Tree
Welcome to the 4 hours and 20 minutes of Joshua Tree! A 1 mile loop course on a private 20 acres in Joshua Tree, California. Race starts at 4:20! The challenge: How many laps can you run in 4 hours and 20 minutes?! Can you complete an ultra? Our course record is an amazing 31 laps! Race will be limited to 100 runners.
Memorial 5k
The Memorial 5K Run in Big Bear Lake California is a scenic and challenging run to commemorate Memorial Day. With a lively Start/Finish in The Village of Big Bear Lake this event features a difficult course with rolling hills that winds through mountain neighborhoods. You'll be rewarded with fresh air, lake views, and the satisfaction of completing the hardest 5K of your life!
Swim Lakefest
Join us as we bring a new discipline of endurance sports to Big Bear Lake. Swim Lakefest is part of Big Bear’s Lakefest. This year featuring both 1.2 and 2.4 mile races held back to back. The course starts on the sand at Swim Beach, heads out to the tip of Eagle Point, and then returns for an exit onto the grass at Ski Beach Park. 2 Laps for the longer distance!
Paddle Lakefest
Paddle Lakefest hosts a collection of paddle races on Stand-Up Paddleboards, Kayaks, and more! The relay race is accessible to all and doesn’t even require you to have your own boat. There will be distances of:
Celebrate the 2nd Annual Lakefest – Big Bear’s Ultimate End-of-Summer Party!
Celebrate the close of summer with high-energy water competitions, lakeside lounging, live music, family-friendly fun, and that unbeatable mountain sun. This isn’t just a festival—it’s Big Bear’s farewell to summer, set to a soundtrack of laughter, splashdowns, and golden hour skies. Let’s send the season off in style!
Memorial 5k
The Memorial 5K Run in Big Bear Lake California is a scenic and challenging run to commemorate Memorial Day. With a lively Start/Finish in The Village of Big Bear Lake this event features a difficult course with rolling hills that winds through mountain neighborhoods. You'll be rewarded with fresh air, lake views, and the satisfaction of completing the hardest 5K of your life!