Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 10k · 5k · 1.33 Mile
From the Organizer
Dear Friends of Race Montana and Burn the Bird,
It's that time of year again for the Race Montana Burn the Bird 10K, 5K, and 1.33-mile walk. We hope you have had a fabulous year. Let's finish 2026 strong with a great run on Thanksgiving morning!
Yes, Burn the Bird is on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026. The 10K starts at 8:00 am, the 5k will start at 8:10 am and the 1.33-mile (once lap around Gibson Park) will start at 8:20 am.
THE FIRST 500 PARTICIPANTS GET A PAIR OF OUR COOL BURN THE BIRD SOCKS....
A portion of the proceeds will go to support the RIVERS EDGE TRAIL - YEAH!!!!!
Check us out at www.racemt.com
Best regards,
Dr. Ronald G. Ray
President Race Montana, Inc.
Co-Race Director, Burn the Bird 2026
Benefis Foot and Ankle Clinic of Montana
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PACKET PICK UP:
November 25, 2026 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Race Montana Headquarters
Evergreen Square
1301 11th Ave S, Ste 3
Great Falls, MT 59405
**NOTE: Race Day sign-up will be available from 7:00 am to 8:00 am @ Gibson Park
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More running races in MT
Stillwater Run and Ride (previously Scavenger Hunt & 5K/10K)
10K · 5K
Pronghorn Pursuit Trail Run
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk is a running event held in Great Falls, MT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Great Falls, MT at Gibson Park - Park Drive North and 4th Avenue North, Great Falls, MT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk
Nov 26, 2026