Fowl Fun Run 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K
From the Organizer
Join us for the 48th Annual Fowl Fun Run!
Run the Valley with Skagit Runners
We offer two distances: a 5K run/walk and a 10K run. Both courses are run on flat, low-traffic farm roads in the Skagit Valley.
Stay for food, refreshments and for the opportunity to win a pumpkin pie!
Free Kids' Half-Mile Run
The half-mile kids' run for those 8 years and under starts promptly at 9:15 a.m. This fun run is free, but children must be registered in person by 9:00 a.m.
Race day schedule
8 am - 8:25 am: Volunteers set up
8:25 am - 9:30 am: Day of race registration (NOT GUARANTEED A FINISHERS MEDAL)
8:25 am - 9:30 am: Check in for pre-registered participants
9:15 am: 1/2 mile kids' run start
10 am: 5K & 10K start
10:05 am: Turkey begins the 10K
Noon: Both courses close
Packet Pick-Up: 1-5pm Friday, November 13th at Skagit Running Company (724 S 1st St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273)
Day of Race Registration: Please arrive early if you plan to register on the morning of the race.
Price increase $40 5k and $50 10k.
(NOT GUARANTEED A FINISHERS MEDAL)
Day of Race Packet Pick-up: Pre-registered participants may pick up their bib numbers starting at 8:25 a.m. on race morning.
Food and Refreshments: Traditional pumpkin pie available as a post-race treat!
Awards: Every participant will receive a finishers medal. Special awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers.
Beat the Turkey! Tom Turkey will be starting the 10K five minutes after the gun. Finish the 10K ahead of him and receive a special award at the finish line!
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fowl Fun Run 5K & 10K?
- Fowl Fun Run 5K & 10K is a running event held in Mount Vernon, WA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Fowl Fun Run 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Mount Vernon, WA at Mount Vernon Christian School, Mount Vernon, WA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fowl Fun Run 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Fowl Fun Run 5K & 10K
Nov 14, 2026