Burn The Bird 5K & 10K 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Entry fee
- From $27 · goes up to $48 on Oct 5, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $43$48 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $37$42 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk (12 Years Old & Under) | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $27$32 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $48 on Oct 5, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run: $43 until Oct 5, then $48 until Nov 9, then $53 until Nov 24.
- 5K Run/Walk: $37 until Oct 5, then $42 until Nov 9, then $47 until Nov 24.
- 5K Run/Walk (12 Years Old & Under): $27 until Oct 5, then $32 until Nov 24.
Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:44 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 910 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
400 1st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 20°F at dawn to 34°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 3°F and hot years reach 45°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 400 1st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 910 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Burn The Bird 5K & 10K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $27 before processing fees, and rises to $48 on Oct 5, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- Where does it start?
- 400 1st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103.
From the organizers
🦃 Burn the Bird 5K & 10K
📅 Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day
📍 Fargo, ND
⏰ 5K & 10K Start: 8:30 AM
Before the turkey. Before the pie.
🔥 Burn the Bird with us this Thanksgiving morning!
Kick off your holiday with one of Fargo’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions. Whether you’re racing the 10K, running or walking the 5K, pushing a stroller, chasing a PR, or simply earning a little extra room for dinner, Burn the Bird is all about moving, celebrating, and giving back together.
Grab your family, round up your friends, bundle up, and start Thanksgiving the Runday way. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
And the best part? Your miles make a difference. 💛