GCR Thanksgiving 5K
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2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash
The event takes place on November 26, 2026 in Naples, Florida, with the venue listed as 755 8th Ave S. It includes multiple running and walking distances and a pair of kids races.
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Walk
- Kids 1K open to ages 1 to 18
- Kids 100 Yard Dash open to ages 1 to 9
Pre-race packet pickup is offered at Naples on the Run, 20 10th St. S., on Tuesday 11/24 and Wednesday 11/25 from 11AM to 4PM. Race day packet pickup is available starting at 6AM and only until 7:25AM; day of registration is not available. Walkers, strollers, and dogs are permitted and are asked to start near the back. A turnaround is provided for those who cannot complete the full 5K.
Kids races are free but do not include a shirt; a parent must register to accept the waiver. Medals are provided to kids and medals are awarded to all finishers. Paid participants receive shirts. The course starts on 5th Avenue and winds through downtown Naples. Free parking is available nearby with multiple four story garages within about 200 meters of packet pickup. The event benefits St. Matthew's House and the Youth Development Scholarship Fund and includes a canned goods collection. The course is open for 90 minutes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
