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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
40°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Great Falls 16st, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Great Falls, MT
Elevation
3,420 ft
Nearest Airport
GTF
Great Falls International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- November 26, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
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 race held in Great Falls, Montana on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Great Falls, Montana at Gibson Park - Park Drive North and 4th Avenue North, Great Falls, MT. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk
Nov 26, 2026