5200 Research Park Dr, Fitchburg WI
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
🎉 Event Overview
Join us for Madison's Favorite Thanksgiving Day Tradition, the Birdie Derby 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk! 2024 was the first year under new leadership after 20 years of the Berbee Derby. The reviews were awesome! Join us for the second year!
Can't make it on race day and you don't want to miss out on the tradition? Sign up for the virtual Birdie Derby! And if you have a little one (2-6), they can participate in the Kids Dash, a great way to start the day!
❤️ Our Mission
Did you know that the Birdie Derby is the ONLY Thanksgiving race that donates 100% of proceeds? The Birdie Derby supports Active Youth Wisconsin (formerly Tri 4 Schools), a local organization creating accessible opportunities for kids to be active. Your participation funds financial aid for kids to receive shoes, bikes, swim lessons, and more so they can participate in events and programs that help them recognize the mental and physical benefits of regular movement. Together, we're building a stronger, healthier community! Learn more about Active Youth Wisconsin here.
📝 Registration Inclusions
What your registration includes:
- Official Race Bib: Your unique identifier for the event.
- Birdie Derby Long-Sleeved Shirt: OR crewneck upgrade.
- Knit Hat: Keep warm during the run!
- KWIK TRIP GLAZER!
- Yahara Chocolate: A sweet treat for participants.
- Birdie Derby Village: Unlike any other (fun for all).
- Free Pre-Race Coffee and Hot Chocolate: Fuel up before the run!
- Free Race Photos: Capture the moments.
- Professional Race Timing: On an accurately measured course.
🏅 Virtual Registration Details
What your virtual registration includes:
- Birdie Derby Long-Sleeved Shirt: OR crewneck upgrade.
- Winter Hat: Stay cozy!
- Race Packet Mailing: Your race packet will be mailed the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to the address submitted during registration. To update your address, please log in to your RunSignup account. You can pick up your packet during our normal Packet Pick-Up hours (Tuesday-Wednesday 8 am-5 pm).
- Awards Eligibility: Virtual participants do not qualify for any awards.
- In-Person Team Participation: Virtual participants are eligible to join in-person teams. More information is available here.
📅 Packet Pickup Schedule
Pre-Race Packet Pickup Schedule
Nov 25, 12pm – 7pm
Nov 26, 7am – 2pm
Location: Perennial Yoga, 5500 E Cheryl Pkwy Suite 101, Fitchburg, WI 53711
📆 Thanksgiving Day Race Schedule
- 8:00 am: Kids Dash
- 8:30 am: 10K Run Start
- 8:50 am: 5K Run Start
- 9:00 am: 5K Walk Start
🔗 Event Link
For more information and to register, visit the Birdie Derby registration page.
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