Gobble on the Green 5K
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Gobble on the Green 5K
Gobble on the Green is a Thanksgiving Day community event held at The Village Green Commons, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers NC on November 26, 2026. The event includes a timed 5K Run/Walk and a youth course.
- 5K Run/Walk
- Junior Warrior Course
T shirt orders close on November 6 at 12:00 pm; shirts will not be available for purchase on race day and are provided only to those registered by that deadline.
Pre-race check in is available on Wednesday, November 25 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Lewis Hall on The Village Green, where participants can pick up bibs and shirts. Race day check in is available inside Lewis Hall from 7:30 am to 8:45 am.
The course will have signage and volunteers for direction. Surfaces include gravel, grass, dirt, and paved sections. Participants using strollers are asked to start at the back of the field. Dogs may not participate in the event; spectators may bring dogs only if leashed and under control.
Parking is available at several nearby lots about a five minute walk from the start. Awards include pies and medals for the top two overall male and female finishers, and age group awards for the top two male and female finishers in seven age groups. All participants' finish times will be posted online after the event.
The event supports The Village Green, a 501c3 nonprofit park system that maintains a 13 plus acre park open year round. The event is held rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
