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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Gibson Park - Park Drive North and 4th Avenue North, Great Falls MT
10K · 5K
28–42°F · low rain risk
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2025
29–44°F
dry
2024
27–39°F
dry
2023
22–38°F
dry
2022
32–45°F
dry
2021
43–52°F
dry
2020
30–39°F
dry
2019
22–30°F
dry
2018
31–47°F
dry
2017
46–64°F
dry
2016
29–53°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
Dear Friends of Race Montana and Burn the Bird,
It's that time of year again for the Race Montana Burn the Bird 10K, 5K, and 1.33-mile walk. We hope you have had a fabulous year. Let's finish 2026 strong with a great run on Thanksgiving morning!
Event Details
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Location: Gibson Park - Park Drive North and 4th Avenue North, Great Falls, MT
- 10K Start Time: 8:00 am
- 5K Start Time: 8:10 am
- 1.33-Mile Start Time: 8:20 am
Incentives
- Special Offer: The first 500 participants get a pair of our cool Burn the Bird socks.
- Support: A portion of the proceeds will go to support the Rivers Edge Trail - Yeah!!!!!
Additional Information
- Website: Check us out at www.racemt.com
- Packet Pick Up: November 25, 2026 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Race Montana Headquarters, Evergreen Square, 1301 11th Ave S, Ste 3, Great Falls, MT 59405
- Note: Race Day sign-up will be available from 7:00 am to 8:00 am @ Gibson Park.
Contact
Best regards,
Dr. Ronald G. Ray
President Race Montana, Inc.
Co-Race Director, Burn the Bird 2026
Benefis Foot and Ankle Clinic of Montana
Quotes
“Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” - Winston Churchill
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