Hale to the Bird 5K
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About the race
Hale to the Bird is a community road event on November 26, 2026 at Hamlet Park, 8883 Hamlet Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. The event features a 5K run/walk with both in person and virtual participation options.
The event raises funds for the Friends In Need Food Shelf. This edition is the 17th running; the event was created in 2010 by three local individuals. Proceeds from registration benefit the food shelf.
Registration includes event entry, a long sleeve t-shirt, and post-race snacks. Virtual and in person participants may pick up shirts and bibs the evening before Thanksgiving at Hamlet Park from 7 to 9 pm. Day of registration is available beginning at 8 am. Walkers and runners are welcome.
Published fees list $30 for participants 13 and older and $20 for participants 12 and under, with the same structure for virtual entries. The fee for ages 13 and older increases to $40 on November 16. The last day to register is November 22. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
