Roger's Bird-Day Dash
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 311 Curtis Street, Jamestown, NY
- Distance
- Roadrunner 10K Run · March of the Penguins (5k Fun Run/Walk) · Duckling Dash (Kids 1 Mile Run)
From the Organizer
On Saturday, August 29th The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will host the 2026 Bird-Day Dash 10K! The event raises money to support programming and exhibitions at RTPI. The festivities celebrate Roger Tory Peterson's 118th birthday on August 28th. Proceeds from the Dash help keep Roger's legacy alive and well through Art That Matters to the Planet. Since 1994, RTPI has been committed to fostering an appreciation for nature through exhibitions of Art That Matters to the Planet.
In addition to the race, we will host a post race gathering with face painting, food trucks, lawn games, and refreshments.
Check-in and day of registration will start at 8:00 AM the day of the race. The race will start at 9:00 AM. There is a "Roadrunner" 10K run division, a "March of the Penguins" 5k fun run/walk division, and a 1 Mile "Duckling Dash" kids run on the grounds of RTPI. If you have any questions, please contact lmcsteen@rtpi.org.
Learn more about the Roger Tory Peterson Institute
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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
78°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jamestown 4 Ene, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jamestown, NY
Population
28,401
as of 2023
Elevation
1,303 ft
Nearest Airport
BFD
Bradford Regional Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- What is the Roger's Bird-Day Dash?
- Roger's Bird-Day Dash is a running race held in Jamestown, New York on August 29, 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 Roger's Bird-Day Dash?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Jamestown, New York at 311 Curtis Street, Jamestown, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Roger's Bird-Day Dash?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Roger's Bird-Day Dash
Aug 29, 2026