Burn the Bird - Thanksgiving Day 5k/10k
Each year, the YMCA partners with SoleMOTION to bring you the Annual Burn the Bird Thanksgiving Day Run! Get fresh air and a good ‘burn’ going with the 5K run/walk or the 10K run before sitting down for your Thanksgiving dinner.
All ages and fitness levels welcome! Proceeds from Burn the Bird go to benefit the LIVESTRONG program at the YMCA which helps local cancer survivors find community and improve their health.
Donations Welcome!
Last year the YMCA of the Northern Sky provided gifts to more than 1,535 children under the age of 18 with the Giving Tree project.
This year to meet the needs of the teen kids we serve, we’re holding a gift card drive. Burn the Bird participants are invited to bring gift cards to local fast food or retailers to be distributed to kids in December as the YMCA brings hope and light to families. A QR code will also be available for registrants and attendees at the event if you'd prefer to make a financial donation.
Race Details
- Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 8:30 am
- Fercho YMCA
- Online registration closes at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 25
- Walk-up registration is available on Wed, Nov 26 from 3 - 6 pm at the Fercho YMCA. Enter through the East doors, day of registration will be available in the Dawson Lounge
- Registration includes t-shirt, bib, and race medal. Pre-registration is required.
- Packet pickup will be available on Wednesday, November 6 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm and on the day of the run from 7:00 - 8:15 am at the Fercho YMCA