Gobble on the Green 5K
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Gobble on the Green 5K
Gobble on the Green is a Thanksgiving Day event at The Village Green Commons in Cashiers, NC, that includes a 5K Run/Walk and a Junior Warrior Course. The 5K carries a registration fee of $40.00; the Junior Warrior Course has no fee. Registration for the 5K opens August 1, 2026 and registration for the Junior Warrior Course opens September 14, 2026. Both events close registration on November 26, 2026. T shirts will be ordered once on November 6, and shirts are available only to participants registered by November 6 at 12 pm.
Pre race check in is available on Wednesday, November 25 at Lewis Hall, The Village Green, where participants may pick up bibs and shirts. Race day check in is available inside Lewis Hall. A course map and written directions are provided by the race organizers, and signage and volunteers will be posted along the course. Course surfaces include paved sections as well as gravel, grass, and dirt. Parents with strollers are asked to start at the back of the field. Dogs may not participate in the event; spectator dogs must be leashed and under control.
Parking is available at nearby public lots, each about a five minute walk to the start. The top two overall finishers male and female receive pies in addition to medals. Age group awards go to the top two finishers male and female in seven age groups. Race times will be posted after the event. Proceeds support The Village Green, a 501c3 nonprofit park that maintains more than 13 acres and hosts many community events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
