Hale to the Bird 5K

🦃 The Hale to the Bird 5K Overview

The Hale to the Bird is back for its 15th time to support the Friends In Need Food Shelf! You can participate in person on Thanksgiving morning or join us virtually!

⏰ Event Schedule

• Start Time: The Hale to the Bird 5K will begin at 9am on Thanksgiving Day!
• Check-in: Check-in and tunes begin at 8am!
• Registration: Day-Of Registration will also be available this year starting at 8am.
• Shirt/Bib Pick-Up: Virtual or in-person participants can pick up shirts and bibs on November 27th from 7-9pm at Hamlet Park.

💰 Registration Details

• Fee Includes: Event entry, long sleeve t-shirt, and post-race snacks.
• Proceeds: Funds raised benefit the Friends In Need Food Shelf!
• Cost Increase: Registration fee increases to $35 for ages 13 & Over on November 18th.
• Registration Deadline: Last day to register is November 25th.

🏃‍♂️ About the Event

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!

📍 Event Details

• Who: Anyone looking for a fun way to start their Thanksgiving Day and support the community, in-person or virtually.
• What: 5K run/walk.
• Where: Hamlet Park, Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
• When: Thanksgiving Morning - Event starts at 9am, Check-in at 8am: Additional shirt/bib pick up on November 27th from 7-9pm @ Hamlet.
• Why: To raise money for the Friends In Need Food Shelf and to have fun!
• How: Click the green "Register now" button here!