Roger's Bird-Day Dash
Roger's Bird-Day Dash is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Jamestown, NY, with entry fees from $5 to $35.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Location
- 311 Curtis Street, Jamestown, NY
- Price
- $5–$35
- Sport
- Running
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
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
78°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jamestown 4 Ene, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jamestown, NY
Population
28,401
as of 2023
City 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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Roger's Bird-Day Dash
Aug 29, 2026