Garland Gobble Dash
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Garland Gobble Dash - Garland, TX
The Garland Gobble Dash is a Thanksgiving Day running event on November 26, 2026, held at Audubon Park in Garland, Texas (342 W. Oates Rd., 75043). The event includes in-person and virtual distances, family options, and post-race activities.
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids Gobble Dash - short sprint for ages 10 and under (distance varies between 100 and 400 meters)
- Virtual Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- Virtual 10K
- Virtual 5K
- Dizzy Pie Plunge - 50 yards
- Crazy Can Carry - 25 yards
- Volunteer then Run - 5K entry
Course format notes: the Half Marathon is organized as three out-and-back legs, the 10K as two out-and-back legs, and the 5K as one out-and-back leg. The Kids Dash is a short timed sprint for ages 10 and under; published distances vary.
Gobble Gauntlet events include the Dizzy Pie Plunge, which requires a short sprint, spinning three full rotations, returning to a pie station, eating one slice and drinking a small cup of milk; the Dizzy Pie Plunge awards a full pumpkin pie to the winner. The Crazy Can Carry requires carrying ten cans by hand from Point A to Point B; the winner receives a grocery store gift card.
Event support and participant benefits: the event supports Good Samaritans of Garland, We Run for Him and Men of Action. All participants receive a custom race shirt, a finishers medal and a race bib. Overall and age-group awards are given for top finishers. Top fundraisers and donors receive incentives: individual donations of $25 or more qualify for a registration discount, and the top fundraiser who donates at least $50 is eligible for a full registration refund. An exclusive Gobble Dash swag pack will be available in limited quantity. Registration by November 1 guarantees finisher shirt and size.
Pre-race and post-race activities include music, sponsor and vendor booths, photo opportunities, live results, awards presentation, refreshments and the Gobble Gauntlets. The "Volunteer then Run" option is limited to 5K participants and involves pre-race and post-race volunteer duties; full race volunteers receive race swag and one free entry to a future Rad Racing Company event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
