Beat the Bird 5K & Lil' Drumstick 1K
11th Annual Beat the Bird 5K & Lil Drumstick 1K
Kids 1K 8:45 AM - 5K 9:15 AM
Thanksgiving Day, 2020
Bellevue, WA
2020 EVENT CANCELED!
Join us for the 11th Annual Beat the Bird 5K & Lil' Drumstick 1K on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2020. This year’s race will again raise money for a donation to the Renewal Food Bank in Bellevue. The course starts at the Kelsey Creek Shopping Center in the Lake Hills area of east Bellevue. The course is flat, fast and family-friendly as 90% of the course runs away from traffic on the wide-open carriage trail path that winds through the Lake Hills Greenbelt Park. Earn your turkey dinner Thanksgiving day by helping us raise money to feed those who are less fortunate. Beat the Bird is also the 3rd race in the Bellevue Holiday 5K Series in Lake Hills. Run one race or run them all!
2019 Results - 2019 Finish Line Photos - 2019 On-Course Photos
2017 Results - 2018 Results - 2018 Photos
About the event
- Flat, fast course
- Chip-timed
- Family friendly - 90% of the race is through parkland and away from traffic
SPONSORS
If you would like to sponsor, please contact the race director: adam.stuhlfaut@shoesnfeet.com
PRIZES
Overall 1,2,3 male and female, plus age group winners: Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
An estimated 20 volunteers will be needed to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the runners expected to run the Beat the Bird 5K. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact adam.stuhlfaut@shoesnfeet.com.
RACE BIB PICK-UP
Race day check-in begins at 8:00 AM on Thanksgiving morning. You may also check-in on Wednesday, November 25, 3 pm to 7 pm, at SHOES-n-FEET, located at 15015 Main Street, Bellevue in the Kelsey Creek Center. Please see for directions: http://www.shoesnfeet.com/our-store
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:00 - Race Number/Chip Pickup
8:45 - Kids 1k
9:15 – 5K Start
9:45 - Awards Ceremony
11:00 - Courses Close
PARKING
There is ample parking near the start line in Kelsey Creek Plaza. Just plug this address into your GPS device, and you can't miss the parking lot: 15015 Main Street, Bellevue 98007. Please park in the area nearest to SHOES-n-FEET in the Kelsey Creek Plaza. Please do not park directly in front of Walmart, LA Fitness or Starbucks. See this map for further parking instructions.
ENTRY FEES
All finishers regardless of date registered will receive a finisher's medal! Scroll down to see an image of the medal for 2019.
5k (includes tech shirt, if registered by Sunday, November 22 @11:59 PM)
$25 -- Early Bird to October 3
$30 -- October 4 to November 24
$40 -- Day of Race
Kids 1k (includes tech shirt, if registered by Sunday, November 22 @11:59 PM)
$10 -- through November 24
$15 -- Day of Race
THE COURSE
Please note two things:
-The course is an out-and-back. When participant traffic becomes two way, please stay to the right.
-There is one road crossing that will be staffed by two volunteers and a police officer. None-the-less, your safety is your responsibility. Please watch for cars and obey any instructions from the volunteers and the police officer.
Water Stops
The 5K will have one water station that participants pass twice during the 5k course.
RACE T-SHIRTS & MEDALS
All finishers regardless of date registered will receive a finisher's medal! Pictured below is the 2019 medal.
Each PRE-REGISTERED participant by Sunday, November 22 @11:59 PM, receives a free technical shirt.
A limited number of shirts MAY be available for the day of race registrants but are not guaranteed for anyone registering after November 21, 2019.
RACE RESULTS
Results will be made available onsite and online shortly after the race.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Google Maps address: 15015 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98007
RACE BENEFICIARY