NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K
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NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K
The NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K is a timed road race held in Prospect Park, Brooklyn on November 21, 2026. The course covers just under a full loop of the park, finishing with a straight uphill run on Center Drive. All NYCRUNS courses are USATF-certified. The primary distance is 5K.
The event benefits the YMCA of Greater New York. Listed examples of impact include mentoring a teen through the college application process with a $25 gift, providing a family with a week of groceries for $50, supporting online English classes with $100, and assisting a local family with childcare for $500.
A Festival Area is located in the Nethermead and provides bib and shirt pick-up, bag check, and event information. Amenities include bag check (clear bag provided if needed), portable bathrooms in corrals and along the course, water at fluid stations, and post-race refueling that includes bottled water, Gatorade, pretzels, and a bagel with schmear. Participant shirts are distributed on race morning; sizes are not guaranteed. Finishers receive a medal and race photos are available with a free downloadable image identified in the gallery.
NYCRUNS uses pace-based start corrals (letters AA-F) located on Well House Drive. Handcycle and Wheelchair Division athletes are accommodated and should arrange arrival and start-line positioning in advance. Members may receive benefits such as free bib mailing; mailed bibs require U.S. addresses and registration at least 20 days before the event. Transit options listed include nearby subway, bus, and Citi Bike stations; parking is limited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
