Gobblers Run
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Event overview
Gobblers Run is the 20th annual Thanksgiving morning 5K held in Wake Forest, NC at the Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club. The event is a community fundraiser; all proceeds benefit the Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club. The race has raised more than half a million dollars for the club and aims to raise a total of $1,000,000. The event typically involves about 2,000 participants and supports roughly 1,000 children served by the club.
Registration and logistics
The race distance is 5K. Entry rules and fees vary by age: children age 5 and under are free and do not receive a t-shirt. Ages 6 to 15 have tiered fees: $15 before 10/1; $20 before 11/1; $25 from 11/1 to 11/23; $30 from 11/24 to 11/26; $35 on race day. Ages 16 and up have tiered fees: $20 before 10/1; $25 before 11/1; $30 from 11/1 to 11/23; $40 from 11/24 to 11/26; $50 on race day. Packet pickup is scheduled for 11/25 and 11/26 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club. A virtual race app is available to track events with phone GPS and to upload verified times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.