Burn Off the Bird 5K
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Event overview
Phoenixville's Burn Off the Bird is a 5K race held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Phoenixville, PA. The event is on the Schuylkill River Trail and is in its 16th year. Registration is available for an in-person 5K and a virtual 5K.
The entry fee for each option is $30, with the price increasing after October 19, 2025. Participants who register by November 2, 2025 are guaranteed a soft cotton t-shirt in their chosen size and color; all participants will receive a custom medal. The race is chip-timed.
Logistics and extras
The race starts and finishes at the Phoenixville Recreation Center parking lot at 501 Franklin Avenue. Participant parking is available at the Rec Center; the Franklin Avenue entrance will be closed and entrants should use Fillmore Street. Overflow parking is available at Franklin Commons and volunteers will direct traffic. Bib and swag pickup are available before race day and on race day at the Recreation Center.
Organizers offer a multi-race bundle with the Leftovers Run on November 30, 2025, which includes options in Oaks, PA. Proceeds benefit the Phoenixville Jaycees Foundation, and the event partners with Ann's Heart. Virtual runners may submit results online; submitting results is optional. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.