Burn The Bird Thanksgiving Day 5K & 10k

Burn The Bird Thanksgiving Day 5K & 10k is held in Great Falls, Montana, on November 26, 2026. Starts are staggered ten minutes apart: the 10K (6.2 miles) goes off at 8:00 a.m., the 5K at 8:10 a.m., and the 1.33 Mile fun run at 8:20 a.m. Billed as a family-friendly fun run, the event is about enjoying the holiday and staying active, with a raffle that has included marathon entries and headphones, shoe demos, and snacks for participants.

Three distances on one morning let a whole household take part at once: the 10K for whoever has been logging regular miles this fall, the 5K for a shorter, harder effort or a first race, and the 1.33 Mile for kids and walkers. Late November in Montana calls for gloves, a hat, and layers you can peel off after the first mile. If you are targeting the 10K, eight weeks of three to four runs a week with a weekly run that reaches five or six miles will have you ready; for the 5K, six weeks of consistent short runs is plenty.