National Hummingbird Day Virtual Race 2026

Small Wings. Mighty Spirit.

Tiny enough to fit in the palm of your hand, yet powerful enough to stop us in our tracks.

Hummingbirds are little reminders that you don't have to be big to do extraordinary things.

Celebrate these remarkable birds with the 2026 National Hummingbird Day Virtual Race—a beautiful running and walking challenge designed for hummingbird lovers, bird watchers, nature lovers and anyone who could use a reminder that even the smallest steps can make a mighty difference.

Choose your distance, complete your miles wherever you are, and earn a colorful collectible wooden hummingbird medal.

Spread your wings. Find your strength. Keep moving forward.

CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE

1 Mile • 5K • 10K • Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) • Marathon (26.2 Miles)

🌸 Celebrate National Hummingbird Day
🐦 Perfect for hummingbird, bird and nature lovers
🏅 Collectible wooden hummingbird finisher medal
🎨 Colorful textured UV-printed artwork
🏃 Run, walk, jog or hike
📍 Complete your challenge anywhere
📅 Complete anytime during 2026
👟 Five distances to choose from
📚 15% donated to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
❤️ Join a community that has helped raise and donate more than $1 million to charities

SMALL BUT MIGHTY

There's something almost magical about seeing a hummingbird.

One moment your garden is quiet.

The next, there's a flash of color hovering beside a flower.

Then it's gone.

Hummingbirds may be tiny, but they're anything but fragile.

They're fast.

They're determined.

They're remarkably capable.

And maybe that's part of why we love them so much.

They remind us that strength isn't measured by size.

A tiny bird can travel incredible distances.

A small act of kindness can change someone's day.

A few pages of a book can spark a child's imagination.

And one mile can be the beginning of something much bigger.

Small wings. Mighty spirit. Big impact.

A RACE FOR HUMMINGBIRD & NATURE LOVERS

You don't have to be a competitive runner to participate.

This race was created for anyone who wants a meaningful reason to get outside, move their body and appreciate the beauty around them.

Take a peaceful walk through your neighborhood.

Run your favorite trail.

Visit a botanical garden.

Walk somewhere you might spot a hummingbird.

Or complete your miles on a treadmill when the weather doesn't cooperate.

Your race. Your pace. Your little adventure.

YOUR NATIONAL HUMMINGBIRD DAY MEDAL

Every registration includes a beautiful collectible National Hummingbird Day wooden finisher medal.

The medal features:

• Natural wood construction
• Colorful textured UV printing
• Detailed hummingbird artwork
• Flowers, mountains and peaceful lake scenery
• Bright turquoise Moon Joggers neck ribbon
• Race distances printed on the front
• “Small Wings. Mighty Spirit.” printed on the back
• Proudly made in the USA

The raised UV printing creates beautiful texture and dimension throughout the artwork, making the hummingbird and surrounding scenery especially striking up close. 

Because the medal is made from natural wood, variations in wood grain and coloring are expected. Those natural differences help make each medal unique.

TINY BIRD. AMAZING ABILITIES.

Hummingbirds are among nature's most fascinating creatures.

They're famous for their brilliant colors, extraordinary flying abilities and incredibly rapid wing movements.

But perhaps their greatest lesson is a simple one:

Never underestimate something because it's small.

That's a pretty good lesson for our miles, too.

You don't have to run a marathon to accomplish something meaningful.

You don't have to be the fastest person on the course.

You don't even have to consider yourself a runner.

Sometimes you just need to take the first small step.

And then another.

Little by little, miles happen.

HOW DOES THE VIRTUAL RACE WORK?

1. Choose Your Distance

Choose the challenge that's right for you:

1 Mile | 5K | 10K | 13.1 Miles | 26.2 Miles

2. Complete Your Miles

Complete your race anytime during 2026.

Run, walk, jog or hike your chosen distance wherever you'd like.

Your neighborhood.

A local park.

Your favorite nature trail.

A treadmill.

A track.

Or anywhere else you'd like your finish line to be.

You can complete your distance all at once or divide your miles into smaller adventures.

3. Track Your Progress

Use your favorite fitness tracker, running app, smartwatch or treadmill to keep track of your miles and time.

4. Submit Your Results

When you've completed your challenge, submit your results through Virtual Run Events.

5. Celebrate Your Accomplishment

You've earned it.

Display your National Hummingbird Day medal somewhere you'll see it and remember:

Small steps can accomplish mighty things.

YOUR MILES HELP CHILDREN DREAM

This little race can make a surprisingly big impact.

15% of every National Hummingbird Day Virtual Race registration is donated to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, helping provide books to children and encouraging a lifelong love of reading. 

Learn more about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

There's something I especially love about this pairing.

A hummingbird may be tiny, but it can bring tremendous joy.

A children's book may seem like a small gift, but it can open an entire world.

Small things can have a mighty impact.

And your registration helps us continue making that impact.

MORE THAN $1 MILLION DONATED TO CHARITY

When you participate in a Virtual Run Events race, you're becoming part of something much bigger than a single finish line.

Together, the Virtual Run Events community has helped raise and donate more than $1 million to charities and nonprofit organizations through our virtual races and fitness challenges. 

Every registration matters.

Every race adds to that impact.

And every mile gives us another opportunity to do a little more good in the world.

Move your body. Celebrate something you love. Make your miles matter.

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE?

A virtual race gives you the freedom to complete your challenge wherever and whenever works for you.

There's no crowded starting line.

No required course.

No required pace.

Run outdoors.

Walk your neighborhood.

Explore a nature trail.

Use a treadmill.

Complete your miles alone or invite friends and family to participate with you.

You choose the distance. You choose the course. You create the finish line.

SPREAD YOUR WINGS

You don't have to make the biggest move.

You don't have to take the longest journey.

And you certainly don't have to be the fastest.

Just start.

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

Take the first step.

Then another.

And let those little steps become miles.

Small wings. Mighty spirit. Big impact.

Spread your wings and earn your 2026 National Hummingbird Day finisher medal.

This independently produced virtual event is not sponsored, administered or endorsed by Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.