2025 Adrenaline Events in Big Bear for Adventure Seekers
When you’re searching for a place on the map where you can relax, slow down, and just enjoy a vacation to the fullest, Big Bear, California has you covered. Between the surrounding mountains, the beautiful lake, the stunning forests, and the inviting village packed with shops and delicious eateries, there’s no shortage of opportunities for customizing your itinerary to match your preferred getaway style. For travelers who are heading this way looking for exactly the opposite approach to a vacation experience and can’t wait to embrace as much adrenaline-pumping fun as possible while they’re here, Big Bear is happy to provide those options as well! In 2025, Big Bear will once again host a variety of adrenaline-focused Big Bear events in 2025 designed to inspire thrill seekers, and the following are just a few you won’t want to miss.
Find Time on Your Itinerary for a Refreshing Polar Plunge
As winter 2025 begins to melt away, early spring in Big Bear is a perfect time of year to enjoy taking part in the annual Polar Plunge! This refreshing, if not inevitably frigid event, will be held on March 29, 2025, at Big Bear Lake and will be a chance for those who are willing to take a dip in the still-chilly waters to plunge in for a good cause. Whether you participate in the icy dip in the lake on your own or as part of a team, you’ll be delighted to learn that the proceeds from your thrill-seeking ways will go towards supporting the Special Olympics Inland Empire Program. Once you’ve come back out of the water and thawed out, you can head over to the Polar Plunge silent auction and contribute even more towards this great cause in Big Bear.
Race Your Way to Spring Thrills in Big Bear
For those adventure seekers spending time in Big Bear in later spring, a fan-favorite adrenaline event will be coming to town on May 17 and 18 in 2025. The Spartan Trifecta Weekend has something for everyone to enjoy who might be looking to put their endurance to work during a Big Bear getaway. The Spartan Trifecta Weekend comes complete with challenging obstacle courses for participants to conquer that are designed to host a variety of races over two days. The Super 10K race has 25 obstacles included while the Beast 21K is designed for families of participants looking to overcome no less than 30 obstacles between the start and finish line. There’s also a Sprint 5K race with 20 obstacles that are set up for teams and if you’re traveling with little ones who have a passion for competition, the kids’ race with 1 to 3 obstacles included is a must. For participants who are looking to take things even further, signing up for the Big Bear Trail Experience adds on an additional 10K trail run to the event.
Kick Off Summer with Some Great Competition on the Trails
If your passion for adrenaline-pumping fun and adventure brings you to Big Bear this summer, participating in the Holcomb Valley Trail Run could be the highlight of your getaway. This collection of races is scheduled to be held on June 14, 2025, and participants can choose from a 7-, 14-, or 33-mile route along the Pacific Crest Trail. The race has been a staple in Big Bear since kicking off in 1997 and continues to be a fantastic tribute to some of the area’s most beautiful and challenging trail running opportunities around.
Mountain Biking Must-Experience Events
Big Bear-bound adventurers with a love for competition via mountain bike will find a wide variety of adrenaline events to watch or participate in during the 2025 summer season. The International Ride MTB Day comes to Big Bear on July 20, 2025, and will kick off at Summit Bike Park at 10:00 am. The route is set up to showcase some of Big Bear’s most rugged mountain biking terrain and is a chance to break speed records while also communing with those who share your thrill-seeking interest. Cyclists with adventurous preferences of all kinds will gather in Big Bear August 1-4, 2025, to enjoy the annual Tour de Big Bear as well. This race showcases gorgeous views, and a challenging route with options for participants to pick and choose between a 5K, a 25-, 50-, 75-, or 100-mile experience.
Late Summer and Early Fall Fun
August 24, 2025 is a chance to pair time on the water with amazing competition in Big Bear as LakeFest comes to town. This highly anticipated three-day event offers athletes a chance to participate in a plethora of watersport competitions from a mile swim across the lake to kayaking and paddleboarding challenges too. There’s also great live entertainment built into the event as well as fantastic food options to enjoy. If your trip to Big Bear has you spending time here in early fall, you’ll be right on time to enjoy the Tough Mudder experience September 5-7, 2025. Much as the name indicates, this is a mud-based challenge where individuals and teams of athletes alike push their physical abilities to the limits on demanding mud courses that are sure to thrill. Whether you opt for the 5K or the 10K mud race, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t soon forget. It’s also a race for a good cause with proceeds going toward the Slave 2 Nothing Foundation working to combat human trafficking and substance abuse.
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