National Hummingbird Day Virtual Race 2026

1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon

Small wings. Mighty spirit. Big impact.

Spread your wings and celebrate one of nature’s tiniest—and mightiest—creatures with our 2026 National Hummingbird Day Virtual Race!

National Hummingbird Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in September, but you can complete this virtual race anytime in 2026. Run, walk, hike, use a treadmill, or flutter through your miles at your own pace and from any location you choose.

This special race also celebrates the generous, joyful spirit of our beloved Dolly. Fifteen percent of every registration will be donated to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, helping inspire a love of books and reading in children.

Choose Your Distance

• 1 Mile
• 5K
• 10K
• Half Marathon—13.1 Miles
• Marathon—26.2 Miles

Complete your distance all at once or divide it into smaller adventures throughout the year. This race is about moving your body, enjoying nature, and making a positive difference—there are no required times or locations.

Your National Hummingbird Day Medal

Every registration includes a beautiful collectible medal featuring:

• Natural wood construction
• Colorful, textured UV printing
• Detailed hummingbird, flowers, mountains and lake artwork
• Bright turquoise Moon Joggers ribbon
• Distances printed on the front
• A special message printed on the back:
  “Small wings. Mighty Spirit.”
• Proudly made in the USA

The raised UV details add texture and dimension to the hummingbird, flowers and surrounding landscape, making this medal especially beautiful when viewed up close.

Tiny Bird, Amazing Abilities

Hummingbirds belong to the Trochilidae family and are known for their tiny size, brilliant feathers and remarkable flying abilities. With more than 300 species found throughout the world, hummingbirds come in an incredible variety of colors, sizes and behaviors.

These little birds remind us that strength isn’t measured by size. Sometimes the smallest wings carry the mightiest spirit.

How the Virtual Race Works

1. Register and select your preferred distance.
2. Complete your race anywhere you choose during 2026.
3. Walk, run, hike or use a treadmill—it’s completely up to you.
4. Celebrate your accomplishment with your collectible wooden medal!

No crowded starting line. No strict race schedule. Just your distance, your pace and your finish line.

Your Miles Help Children Dream

In honor of Dolly’s lifelong love of literacy and learning, 15% of every registration will be donated to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Your miles will celebrate hummingbirds, support children’s literacy and remind the world that even the smallest among us can make a mighty difference.

Register today, spread your wings and earn your National Hummingbird Day medal!

Please note: Natural variations in wood grain and coloring are expected. These differences make each medal unique.

This independently produced virtual event is not sponsored, administered or endorsed by  Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. We like to choose a different charity for each race to donate to. 

What Is a Virtual Race?

A virtual race is a running or walking event you complete from a location of your choice.

Instead of traveling to an official starting line at a specific time, you decide where, when and how you complete your race.

Run outdoors, walk your neighborhood, tackle a trail, use a treadmill or complete your miles at another race.

You set your own pace, track your own time and cross your own finish line.

Virtual races are a great option for runners and walkers looking for flexible 5K races, 10K challenges, half marathons, marathons, walking challenges and fitness motivation without the travel and scheduling requirements of a traditional race.

❤️ Every Race Helps a Different Charity

At Virtual Run Events, we believe miles can make a difference.

We select charitable organizations to benefit from our virtual races and donate a portion of registration proceeds to those causes.

Together, the Virtual Run Events community has helped raise more than $1 million for charities through virtual races and fitness challenges.

Every registration helps us continue turning miles into meaningful impact.

⭐ VIP Members Save 50%

Planning to complete more than one virtual race this year?

Join the Virtual Run Events VIP Membership Program and receive 50% off races.

VIP members also gain access to our Loyalty Program, allowing you to earn store credit and save even more on future virtual races and fitness challenges.

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