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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Mount Vernon Christian School, Mount Vernon WA
5K · 10K
39–50°F · rain likely
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2025
46–49°F
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2024
44–50°F
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2023
31–47°F
dry
2022
29–46°F
dry
2021
52–57°F
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2020
38–45°F
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2019
41–54°F
dry
2018
46–52°F
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2017
43–51°F
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2016
45–51°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Nov 14
Rain likely · 46–53°F
Saturday, Nov 14starts near 46°F · 46% chance of rain · wind up to 13 mph
About this race
Join us for the 48th Annual Fowl Fun Run!
Run the Valley with Skagit Runners
We offer two distances: a 5K run/walk and a 10K run. Both courses are run on flat, low-traffic farm roads in the Skagit Valley.
Stay for food, refreshments and for the opportunity to win a pumpkin pie!
Free Kids' Half-Mile Run
The half-mile kids' run for those 8 years and under starts promptly at 9:15 a.m. This fun run is free, but children must be registered in person by 9:00 a.m.
Race day schedule
8 am - 8:25 am: Volunteers set up
8:25 am - 9:30 am: Day of race registration (NOT GUARANTEED A FINISHERS MEDAL)
8:25 am - 9:30 am: Check in for pre-registered participants
9:15 am: 1/2 mile kids' run start
10 am: 5K & 10K start
10:05 am: Turkey begins the 10K
Noon: Both courses close
Packet Pick-Up: 1-5pm Friday, November 13th at Skagit Running Company (724 S 1st St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273)
Day of Race Registration: Please arrive early if you plan to register on the morning of the race.
Price increase $40 5k and $50 10k.
(NOT GUARANTEED A FINISHERS MEDAL)
Day of Race Packet Pick-up: Pre-registered participants may pick up their bib numbers starting at 8:25 a.m. on race morning.
Food and Refreshments: Traditional pumpkin pie available as a post-race treat!
Awards: Every participant will receive a finishers medal. Special awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers.
Beat the Turkey! Tom Turkey will be starting the 10K five minutes after the gun. Finish the 10K ahead of him and receive a special award at the finish line!
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