Great Gobble 5K - Rochester
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The 2026 Great Gobble 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk
The Great Gobble is an untimed fun run and walk taking place on Thanksgiving Day at Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester, Minnesota. The event offers two distances:
- 5K run, out and back from Autumn Ridge Church
- 2 Mile walk, out and back from Autumn Ridge Church
Autumn Ridge Church provides a large heated indoor facility for participants to use before and after the event, regardless of weather. Minnesota Treads staff will direct the event. Proceeds and donations support Autumn Ridge Church's Big Box initiative, which gathers healthy non-perishable food items for children and families, and benefit various charities in southeastern Minnesota.
Registrants may purchase a themed event T-shirt; kids sizes are available. The first 300 registered participants will receive a T-shirt with an additional $10 donation. Post-event food and beverages listed for the event include bundtini servings from Nothing Bundt Cake, hot chocolate, coffee, and donuts.
Registration fees vary by distance and by date of registration. The organizers note the event price was lowered for this year. If weather conditions force cancellation, registrations may be treated as donations to the benefiting charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
