Roger's Bird-Day Dash
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Jamestown, New York
- Price $6.30 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Bird-Day Dash on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Jamestown, Chautauqua, as we celebrate the 118th birthday of the renowned naturalist Roger Tory Peterson! This vibrant event features a 10K "Roadrunner" run, a fun-filled 5K "March of the Penguins" run/walk, and the delightful 1 Mile "Duckling Dash" for kids, ensuring there's something for everyone. Festivities kick off with check-in and day-of registration starting at 8:00 AM, followed by the race at 9:00 AM. Not only will you enjoy a fantastic day of racing, but your participation also supports the Roger Tory Peterson Institute’s mission to promote art and nature appreciation. After the races, stick around for a post-race gathering filled with face painting, delicious food trucks, lawn games, and refreshing beverages. Come and be part of this uplifting celebration that honors a legacy of Art That Matters to the Planet!
Organiser's Description
On Saturday, August 29th The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will host the 2026 Bird-Day Dash 10K! The event raises money to support programming and exhibitions at RTPI. The festivities celebrate Roger Tory Peterson's 118th birthday on August 28th. Proceeds from the Dash help keep Roger's legacy alive and well through Art That Matters to the Planet. Since 1994, RTPI has been committed to fostering an appreciation for nature through exhibitions of Art That Matters to the Planet.
In addition to the race, we will host a post race gathering with face painting, food trucks, lawn games, and refreshments.
Check-in and day of registration will start at 8:00 AM the day of the race. The race will start at 9:00 AM. There is a "Roadrunner" 10K run division, a "March of the Penguins" 5k fun run/walk division, and a 1 Mile "Duckling Dash" kids run on the grounds of RTPI. If you have any questions, please contact lmcsteen@rtpi.org.
Learn more about the Roger Tory Peterson Institute [https://rtpi.org/]
In addition to the race, we will host a post race gathering with face painting, food trucks, lawn games, and refreshments.
Check-in and day of registration will start at 8:00 AM the day of the race. The race will start at 9:00 AM. There is a "Roadrunner" 10K run division, a "March of the Penguins" 5k fun run/walk division, and a 1 Mile "Duckling Dash" kids run on the grounds of RTPI. If you have any questions, please contact lmcsteen@rtpi.org.
Learn more about the Roger Tory Peterson Institute [https://rtpi.org/]
Races
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Roadrunner 10K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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March of the Penguins (5k Fun Run/Walk)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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Duckling Dash (Kids 1 Mile Run)
Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (11:30AM EDT)
$6.30
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Location
311 Curtis Street, Jamestown, 14701, NY, United States
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