Gobbler 5K
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Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
The Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is the 14th annual edition held on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Jay B Starkey Park in New Port Richey, Florida. First Christian Academy hosts the event and all event proceeds support the academy.
Event distances and formats include:
- Gobbler 5K: chip-timed, age-group placement trophies
- 1 Mile Fun Run: finishers medal, race shirt, backpack
- Virtual 5K Race: remote participation option
Participants receive a finisher's medal, a poly dry-fit race t-shirt and a backpack. The top three finishers in each age group for the 5K receive placement trophies. The event includes music, vendors and family-oriented activities. Jogging strollers are allowed and well-behaved, leashed pets may attend.
Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at the Starkey Park Educational Center. Parking is in the fields at the park entrance and the start and finish are located at the Educational Center / Information Kiosk; participants should expect a short walk from the parking fields to the race center. The event has previously sold out in 2025. Online registration deadlines and guaranteed shirt size dates are noted by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
