Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB®

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 incluing the new Rathbun Creek Trail, and a memorable lap through the Moonridge Zoo 🦓🦙🦅.

🏃 A paved 3-mile run through the pines that’s approachable for everyone!

🎶 Danksgiving Celebration party at the finish line featuring live holiday music and adult beverages 🍹

🗓️ 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 🎶🍩🥂 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

🥧 Race timing and awards eligibility (elite wave start available for those who's costume is considered worthy).

🎶🍹 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, 42612 Moonridge Rd Big Bear Lake, CA

🙋 FAQs

Strollers & kids? Strollers are welcome, and the kids under 5 are 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. 🦃✨