Hotels Near Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk 2026 — Great Falls, MT Nov 2026

Date

November 26, 2026

Location

Great Falls, MT

Venue

Gibson Park - Park Drive North and 4th Avenue North

Start Time

8:00 AM

Sunrise

7:45 AM

Entry Fee

$15.00 – $55.00

Events

10k, 5k, 1.33 Mile

Includes

1 pair of socks for the first 500 participants

Burn The Bird 10k is a running event held in Great Falls, Montana on November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM from Gibson Park at Park Drive North and 4th Avenue North. The race offers three distance options: a 1-mile run, a 1.33-mile fun run/walk, and a 6.2-mile race. Entry fees range from $15 to $55 depending on your chosen distance. This Thanksgiving-week event provides options for runners of varying abilities and goals, from competitive racers targeting the 6.2-mile distance to participants looking for a shorter, more casual outing. The park venue offers a central location for packet pickup and post-race gathering.

From the Race 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 _____________________________________ Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something. Franklin D. Roosevelt Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. Winston Churchill 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

Course & Travel Notes

Sunrise on race day occurs at 7:46 AM, with the start time listed at 8:00 AM. Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk takes place in Great Falls, Montana at an elevation of 3340 ft. Typical November weather normals for the area show an average high of 45°F and average low of 26°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 20% of days. Great Falls International Airport is located 4 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 3,340 ft elevation☀️ Typically 45°F / 26°F · 20% chance of rain✈️ Great Falls International Airport (GTF) — 4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk 2026 — Great Falls, MT?

Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk 2026 — Great Falls, MT takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Great Falls, Montana.

Where is Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk 2026 — Great Falls, MT held?

Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk 2026 — Great Falls, MT is held at Gibson Park - Park Drive North and 4th Avenue North in Great Falls, Montana.

Where can I find hotels near Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk 2026 — Great Falls, MT?

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