Birdie Derby 5k/10k Run/Walk

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!

Virtual Participation

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!

Charity Information

Did you know: 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:

• Race Bib: Official Race Bib
• Shirt: Birdie Derby Long-Sleeved Shirt (OR crewneck upgrade)
• Hat: Knit hat!
• Treat: KWIK TRIP GLAZER!
• Chocolate: Yahara Chocolate
• Village: Birdie Derby Village unlike any other (fun for all)
• Beverages: Free pre-race coffee and hot chocolate
• Photos: Free Race Photos
• Timing: Professional Race Timing on an accurately measured course

Virtual Registration Inclusions

What your virtual registration includes:

• Shirt: Birdie Derby Long-Sleeved Shirt (OR crewneck upgrade)
• Hat: Winter hat!
• Packet Delivery: 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: Virtual participants do not qualify for any awards. Virtual participants are eligible to join in-person teams. More information is available here.

Registration Changes

Any changes to registrations must be completed before Monday, November 24, 2025. No changes from in-person to virtual are accepted after this time.

Packet Pickup Schedule

Pre-Race Packet Pickup Schedule:

• Date: Nov 25, 12pm – 7pm
• Date: 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

Race Information

For more details and to register, visit Birdie Derby Event Page.