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

Date
November 26, 2026
Location
Great Falls, MT
Venue
Gibson Park - Park Drive North and 4th Avenue North
Start Time
8:00 AM
Sunrise
7:44 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $55.00
Events
10k, 5k, 1.33 Mile
Includes
1 pair of socks for the first 500 participants
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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 occurs at 7:46 AM on race day, just 14 minutes before the 8:00 AM start, so arrive early if you want to see first light. The venue sits at 3,340 feet elevation, and November weather in Great Falls typically features highs around 45°F and lows near 26°F, with a 20% chance of measurable rain, so dress in layers and prepare for potential wet conditions. Great Falls International Airport is conveniently located just 4 miles from the race 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.

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