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!
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
51°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
69%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sedro-Woolley, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Vernon, WA
Elevation
865 ft
Nearest Airport
BLI
Bellingham International Airport · 32 mi
Major Hub
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Pacific 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 Fowl Fun Run 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Fowl Fun Run 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 14, 2026
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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 Fowl Fun Run 5K & 10K?
- Fowl Fun Run 5K & 10K is a running race held in Mount Vernon, Washington on November 14, 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 Fowl Fun Run 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Mount Vernon, Washington at Mount Vernon Christian School, Mount Vernon, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fowl Fun Run 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fowl Fun Run 5K & 10K
Nov 14, 2026