Name: Birdie Derby 5k/10k Run/Walk
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-11-26
Location: Fitchburg, Wisconsin

About the Event

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!

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!

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.

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.

What your registration includes:

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

What your virtual registration includes:

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

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

Pre-Race Packet Pickup Schedule
November 24 - 12pm – 7pm
November 25 - 7am – 2pm

Perennial Yoga, 5500 E Cheryl Pkwy Suite 101, Fitchburg, WI 53711

wb_sunny -3.9° / 4.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.8 /

water_drop 70.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 1.1° / 8.6°

wb_sunny -3.9° / 4.1°

air 14.8 km/h

water_drop 70.6%

About Fitchburg

Fitchburg is a small city in central Massachusetts and is home to Fitchburg State University. Fitchburg's main attraction is the Fitchburg Art Museum, while in the Harry Potter universe, the city plays host to the Fitchburg Finches Quidditch Team.