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Event Impact + Local Deals

Event Impact

See below for information regarding road closures and event footprint during race weekend.

Local Deals and Events

There are many local businesses that are offering special prices for HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB runners and their crew. See below for discounts, offers, and local events.

Big Bear Family Club Card

Welcome ! All Marathon Runners & Families

This Marathon is one of the toughest annual Races in our Big Bear Valley!

We the Merchants of the Big Bear Family Club Card Welcome all Marathon families, Join US, Restaurants , Shopping and things to do. Use your club card to $ave. Drop Down to Club Card Businesses & Map for participating locations, Enjoy your Big Bear Lake experience.

Sponsored by all Club Card Business & Big Bear Lake Village Retail & Business Alliance.

Please Read Back of Card, be courteous & use your card it is good till January 2026

Village Wine Walk, October 11, 2025

The popular Village Wine Walk in Big Bear Lake is scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025. Participating stores will welcome customers to enjoy delicious wine and snacks while shopping. Enjoy some wine and shopping as you wait for your runner at the Finish Line! Learn more here.

After tackling the mountain, it’s time to relax and celebrate your weekend in Big Bear. Visit Big Bear is offering all Kodiak race participants and their guests 50% off tickets to the Big Bear Lake Village Wine Walk, taking place Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Stroll through The Village shops, enjoy curated wine tastings and bites, and unwind with friends and family while taking in the crisp fall air.

  • Kodiak Discount Code: KODIAK50
  • Event & Tickets: bigbear.com/events/big-bear-lake-village-wine-walk Event Details
  • Location: Copper Q, 645 Pine Knot Avenue, Big Bear Lake
  • Check-in: 1:30 PM
  • Wine Walk: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Each ticket includes 12 wine tastings, 12 food pairings, a commemorative glass, tote bag, and access to The Wine Wagon add-on for easy round-trip transport.

Proceeds support the Big Bear Valley Education Trust, helping students learn about sustainability and local ecology through outdoor education.

You’ve earned this—come celebrate with us.

Best,

Mike Lindsey & The Visit Big Bear Team