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 on November 26, 2026 in Great Falls, MT, with entry fees from $15 to $45.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$45
- Sport
- Running
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, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Great Falls, MT
City Elevation
3,420 ft
Nearest Airport
GTF
Great Falls International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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126
Days to train
- Race
- Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk
Nov 26, 2026