Hale to the Bird 5K

🦃 The Hale to the Bird 5K Overview

The Hale to the Bird is back for its 16th time to support the Friends In Need Food Shelf! You can participate in person on Thanksgiving morning or join us virtually!

📅 Event Schedule

• Race Date: November 27, 2025
• Location: 8883 Hamlet Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN
• Start Time: The Hale to the Bird 5K will begin at 9am on Thanksgiving Day!
• Check-in: Starts at 8am and Day-Of Registration will be available starting at 8am.

👕 Registration Details

• Registration Fee: The fee includes event entry, long sleeve t-shirt, and post-race snacks.
• Proceeds: Funds benefit the Friends In Need Food Shelf!
• Price Increase: Cost increases to $40 for ages 13 & Over on November 17th.
• Last Day to Register: November 24th.

🏃‍♀️ Participant Options

Virtual or in-person participants can pick up shirts and bibs the night before Thanksgiving.

• Pickup Date: Wednesday, November 26th from 7-9pm at Hamlet Park.
• Who: Anyone looking for a fun way to start their Thanksgiving Day and support the community, in-person or virtually.
• What: Join the 5K run/walk.
• How: Click the "Register Now" button to sign up!

🎉 Event Purpose

The Hale To The Bird 5K is a fun and active event created in 2010 by three local individuals to raise money for the Friends In Need Food Shelf. Help them contribute even more this year by signing up and grabbing your friends, family, and co-workers to join you! This is an exciting family event to get you burning calories before your Thanksgiving feast. Walkers and runners are both welcome! Hale Yeah, sign up today!