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Gainesville's Thanksgiving Day Cops & Gobblers 5K
Gainesville's Thanksgiving Day Cops & Gobblers 5K takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in downtown Gainesville, GA. The event starts and finishes on the historic Gainesville Square and is described as spectator friendly. The course has an elevation gain of 162 feet. Proceeds benefit the Gainesville-Hall County Fraternal Order of Police Cops & Kids Program, which provides selected children with $250 each for shopping trips, split between necessities and gifts, and supports positive interactions between officers and the community.
Event details
The event includes the following options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids Fun Run
- Virtual 5K
- No Shirt & No Medal 5K
Dogs and strollers are allowed; dogs must be leashed and friendly and strollers start at the back of the race. Downtown Gainesville Square offers three parking decks and on-street parking; the square will be blocked to through traffic on race day. There are exit restrictions for the North Deck and the Main St Deck described in the event information. Sponsors and partners are listed by the organizer, and additional course and parking maps are provided by the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.