Burn The Bird 5K & 10K
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM CST
- Location Fargo, North Dakota
- Price $29.62 - $46.58
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving Day in style at the Burn The Bird 5K & 10K, taking place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Fargo, Cass! This beloved local tradition invites runners, walkers, and families of all ages to join together for a festive morning of fun and fitness. With races starting at 8:30 AM, participants can choose between the 3.1-mile 5K or the more challenging 6.2-mile 10K. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely stroll with friends, or pushing a stroller, this event is all about celebrating movement, community, and giving back.
Not only will you be burning calories before the big feast, but you'll also be supporting an incredible cause. Proceeds from the event benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a program dedicated to helping cancer survivors regain their strength and confidence. So as you lace up your running shoes, know that every step you take contributes to a wonderful community initiative. Gather your loved ones, embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving, and make the Burn The Bird 5K & 10K a cherished part of your holiday tradition in Fargo!
Not only will you be burning calories before the big feast, but you'll also be supporting an incredible cause. Proceeds from the event benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a program dedicated to helping cancer survivors regain their strength and confidence. So as you lace up your running shoes, know that every step you take contributes to a wonderful community initiative. Gather your loved ones, embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving, and make the Burn The Bird 5K & 10K a cherished part of your holiday tradition in Fargo!
Organiser's Description
Burn the Bird 5K & 10K
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026 | THANKSGIVING DAY
FARGO, ND [https://share.google/giynpPvSpRXmux7e9]
ALARM CLOCK 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 Fargos favorite Thanksgiving traditions. Whether youre 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. female signmale sign
And the best part? Your miles make a difference.
Proceeds from Burn the Bird support LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA [https://www.ymcanorthernsky.org/livestrong], helping local cancer survivors rebuild strength, confidence, and community.
Choose Your Distance
5K Run/Walk
3.1 miles of Thanksgiving morning fun through Fargo. Run it, walk it, race it, or enjoy it with the crew.
10K RUN
Looking for a little more burn before the bird? Take on the 10K and start Thanksgiving with 6.2 miles in the bank.
Both distances start at 8:30 AM.
All ages, abilities, and paces are welcome!
Run for Something Bigger
When you Burn the Bird, youre doing more than getting your Thanksgiving miles in.
Proceeds from the event benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA of the Northern Sky.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a FREE WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR CANCER SURVIVORS who may be rebuilding their strength and energy following cancer and treatment.
Participants work with YMCA exercise specialists to improve strength, flexibility, fitness, and self-confidence while connecting with a supportive community that understands the journey.
LIVESTRONG participants can also enroll a support person alongside them and receive a complimentary YMCA membership while participating in the program.
So every registration, every starting-line high five, and every mile helps support something bigger right here in our community.
You run. You give back. Together, we get stronger.
Learn more about LIVESTRONG at the YMCA: https://www.ymcanorthernsky.org/livestrong
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Every registered participant receives:
Custom Burn the Bird race shirt
Custom Burn the Bird finisher medal
Race bib
stopwatch Chip timing
Finish-line refreshments
Support for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
A Thanksgiving morning youll actually want to wake up early for
A FARGO THANKSGIVING TRADITION
Burn the Bird has been bringing runners, walkers, families, and friends together on Thanksgiving morning for more than a decade.
The course starts and finishes at the YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY - FERCHO BRANCH [https://share.google/giynpPvSpRXmux7e9] in downtown Fargo and takes participants through the surrounding neighborhoods before bringing everyone back together at the finish.
Come race it. Come walk it. Come make it part of your familys Thanksgiving tradition.
All paces are welcome. All finish lines count.
BRING THE WHOLE CREW
Thanksgiving is better together...and Burn the Bird is built for the whole family.
We offer reduced pricing for participants 12 AND UNDER, and strollers are welcome on the course (_Children riding in a stroller do not need to be registered unless you'd like them to receive their own race shirt and finisher medal_).
So bring the kids, grandparents, cousins, neighbors, running buddies...and that one family member who says they "aren't a runner."
Theres room for everyone at this starting line.
RACE DAY
Thursday, November 26, 2026
START + FINISH
YMCA of the Northern Sky - Fercho Branch
400 1st Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
ALARM CLOCK 5K + 10K START: 8:30 AM
_Additional race-day schedule and packet pickup information will be announced as event weekend gets closer._
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup details for the 2026 event will be posted here once finalized. We strongly encourage participants to pick up their packet before race morning when available.
STOPWATCH TIMING + RESULTS
The 5K and 10K are professionally chip timed.
Live and final results will be available online so you can check your time, celebrate the PR, send the screenshot to the family group chat, and get back to Thanksgiving festivities.
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the TOP THREE OVERALL MEN AND WOMEN in both the 5K and 10K.
Age-group results will also be published online.
We keep things moving on Thanksgiving morning so you can celebrate your finish and still make it home in time for the main event.
STROLLERS + ACCESSIBILITY
Strollers are welcome!
Burn the Bird is also an accessible event, and manual and electric wheelchairs are welcome.
We ask participants with strollers or mobility devices to position themselves appropriately within the starting area so everyone can have a safe and enjoyable race.
MORE THAN A FINISH LINE
Burn the Bird is about more than logging a few miles before Thanksgiving dinner.
Its neighbors running together.
Families starting traditions.
Kids crossing finish lines.
Friends showing up for friends.
Cancer survivors rebuilding strength.
And a community coming together to do some good before sitting down to give thanks.
Whether this is your FIRST 5K, your FASTEST 10K, or simply your favorite Thanksgiving tradition, theres a place for you at the starting line.
RUN YOUR RACE.
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY.
BURN THE BIRD.
Then pass the pie.
READY TO BURN THE BIRD?
Thanksgiving morning plans: handled.
Grab your crew, pick your distance, and join us in Fargo for the 2026 Burn the Bird 5K & 10K!
REGISTER TODAY. RUN TOGETHER. GIVE BACK. BURN THE BIRD.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026 | THANKSGIVING DAY
FARGO, ND [https://share.google/giynpPvSpRXmux7e9]
ALARM CLOCK 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 Fargos favorite Thanksgiving traditions. Whether youre 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. female signmale sign
And the best part? Your miles make a difference.
Proceeds from Burn the Bird support LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA [https://www.ymcanorthernsky.org/livestrong], helping local cancer survivors rebuild strength, confidence, and community.
Choose Your Distance
5K Run/Walk
3.1 miles of Thanksgiving morning fun through Fargo. Run it, walk it, race it, or enjoy it with the crew.
10K RUN
Looking for a little more burn before the bird? Take on the 10K and start Thanksgiving with 6.2 miles in the bank.
Both distances start at 8:30 AM.
All ages, abilities, and paces are welcome!
Run for Something Bigger
When you Burn the Bird, youre doing more than getting your Thanksgiving miles in.
Proceeds from the event benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA of the Northern Sky.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a FREE WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR CANCER SURVIVORS who may be rebuilding their strength and energy following cancer and treatment.
Participants work with YMCA exercise specialists to improve strength, flexibility, fitness, and self-confidence while connecting with a supportive community that understands the journey.
LIVESTRONG participants can also enroll a support person alongside them and receive a complimentary YMCA membership while participating in the program.
So every registration, every starting-line high five, and every mile helps support something bigger right here in our community.
You run. You give back. Together, we get stronger.
Learn more about LIVESTRONG at the YMCA: https://www.ymcanorthernsky.org/livestrong
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Every registered participant receives:
Custom Burn the Bird race shirt
Custom Burn the Bird finisher medal
Race bib
stopwatch Chip timing
Finish-line refreshments
Support for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
A Thanksgiving morning youll actually want to wake up early for
A FARGO THANKSGIVING TRADITION
Burn the Bird has been bringing runners, walkers, families, and friends together on Thanksgiving morning for more than a decade.
The course starts and finishes at the YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY - FERCHO BRANCH [https://share.google/giynpPvSpRXmux7e9] in downtown Fargo and takes participants through the surrounding neighborhoods before bringing everyone back together at the finish.
Come race it. Come walk it. Come make it part of your familys Thanksgiving tradition.
All paces are welcome. All finish lines count.
BRING THE WHOLE CREW
Thanksgiving is better together...and Burn the Bird is built for the whole family.
We offer reduced pricing for participants 12 AND UNDER, and strollers are welcome on the course (_Children riding in a stroller do not need to be registered unless you'd like them to receive their own race shirt and finisher medal_).
So bring the kids, grandparents, cousins, neighbors, running buddies...and that one family member who says they "aren't a runner."
Theres room for everyone at this starting line.
RACE DAY
Thursday, November 26, 2026
START + FINISH
YMCA of the Northern Sky - Fercho Branch
400 1st Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
ALARM CLOCK 5K + 10K START: 8:30 AM
_Additional race-day schedule and packet pickup information will be announced as event weekend gets closer._
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup details for the 2026 event will be posted here once finalized. We strongly encourage participants to pick up their packet before race morning when available.
STOPWATCH TIMING + RESULTS
The 5K and 10K are professionally chip timed.
Live and final results will be available online so you can check your time, celebrate the PR, send the screenshot to the family group chat, and get back to Thanksgiving festivities.
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the TOP THREE OVERALL MEN AND WOMEN in both the 5K and 10K.
Age-group results will also be published online.
We keep things moving on Thanksgiving morning so you can celebrate your finish and still make it home in time for the main event.
STROLLERS + ACCESSIBILITY
Strollers are welcome!
Burn the Bird is also an accessible event, and manual and electric wheelchairs are welcome.
We ask participants with strollers or mobility devices to position themselves appropriately within the starting area so everyone can have a safe and enjoyable race.
MORE THAN A FINISH LINE
Burn the Bird is about more than logging a few miles before Thanksgiving dinner.
Its neighbors running together.
Families starting traditions.
Kids crossing finish lines.
Friends showing up for friends.
Cancer survivors rebuilding strength.
And a community coming together to do some good before sitting down to give thanks.
Whether this is your FIRST 5K, your FASTEST 10K, or simply your favorite Thanksgiving tradition, theres a place for you at the starting line.
RUN YOUR RACE.
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY.
BURN THE BIRD.
Then pass the pie.
READY TO BURN THE BIRD?
Thanksgiving morning plans: handled.
Grab your crew, pick your distance, and join us in Fargo for the 2026 Burn the Bird 5K & 10K!
REGISTER TODAY. RUN TOGETHER. GIVE BACK. BURN THE BIRD.
Races
-
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.22 Fee & Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$40.22
OPENS 02 SEP -
5K Run/Walk (12 Years Old & Under)
Incl. $2.62 Fee & Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$29.62
OPENS 02 SEP -
10K Run
Incl. $3.58 Fee & Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$46.58
OPENS 02 SEP
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400 1st Ave S, Fargo, 58103, ND, United States
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