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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
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!
Yes, Burn the Bird is on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026. The 10K starts at 8:00 am, the 5k will start at 8:10 am and the 1.33-mile (once lap around Gibson Park) will start at 8:20 am.
THE FIRST 500 PARTICIPANTS GET A PAIR OF OUR COOL BURN THE BIRD SOCKS....
A portion of the proceeds will go to support the RIVERS EDGE TRAIL - YEAH!!!!!
Check us out at www.racemt.com
Best regards,
Dr. Ronald G. Ray
President Race Montana, Inc.
Co-Race Director, Burn the Bird 2026
Benefis Foot and Ankle Clinic of Montana
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November 25, 2026 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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
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