12th Annual - Big Bear Turkey Trot
Kick off Thanksgiving morning in Big Bear’s Moonridge Corridor! Run, walk, or trot along a new scenic route on the Rathbun Creek Trail, including a lap through the Moonridge Zoo. Then stick around for live music, pie, and the Danksgiving celebration.
What’s New This Year
New home at Dank Donuts in the Moonridge Corridor
Fresh course on the Rathbun Creek Trail + Zoo lap
3-mile Turkey Trot — approachable for all ages and levels
Free Kids’ Run, keeping the tradition alive for the next generation
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 (live music + adult drinks)
10:30 AM - Awards & Costume Contest
Registration
Adults: $40
Youth (under 18): $25
Kids Run: Free
Locals: $5 discount with valid ID at packet pickup
No refunds — rain, shine, or snow (it’s all part of the fun).
What’s Included
Holiday finisher ornament
Yoga warm-up
Costume contest
Pumpkin pie aid station
Danksgiving party at the finish line
Packet Pickup
Nov 24–26 (Mon–Wed, 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 welcome; kids’ run is free.
Refunds? None — event runs in any weather.
Local discount? $5 off with valid ID.
What’s included? Ornament, yoga, pie, music & more.
Closing Note
The Big Bear Turkey Trot is about more than miles — it’s a morning of community, costumes, pie, and celebration. This year, we’ll gather in Moonridge, run the trail, trot through the zoo, and celebrate together at Danksgiving.