5200 Research Park Dr, Fitchburg WI
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
🏃♀️ Join the Birdie Derby!
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 third year!
🌐 Virtual Participation Available
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!
👶 Kids Dash
If you have a little one (2-6), they can participate in the Kids Dash, a great way to start the day! It is free with a paid adult registration.
❤️ Support a Great Cause
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: Yes
- Birdie Derby Long-Sleeved Shirt: (OR crewneck sweatshirt upgrade)
- Knit hat: Yes!
- KWIK TRIP GLAZER: Yes!
- Yahara Chocolate: Yes
- Birdie Derby Village: Unlike any other (fun for all)
- Free pre-race coffee: Yes
- Free Race Photos: Yes
- Professional Race Timing: On an accurately measured course
📦 Virtual Registration Inclusions
What your virtual registration includes:
- Birdie Derby Long-Sleeved Shirt: (OR crewneck upgrade)
- Winter hat: Yes!
- 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.
- Note: Virtual participants do not qualify for any awards. Virtual participants are eligible to join in-person teams. More information is available here.
🗓️ Important Registration Changes
Any changes to registrations must be completed before Monday, November 23, 2026. No changes from in-person to virtual are accepted after this time.
📍 Race Location
Fitchburg Business Park
5200 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg WI 53711
📅 Packet Pickup Schedule
November 24 - 12pm – 7pm
November 25 - 7am – 2pm
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
🔗 More Information
For more details and to register, visit our website: Birdie Derby Race Page.
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