NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K
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NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K
The NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K takes place on November 21, 2026, in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY. The race follows a roughly 3.1-mile route that is just under one full loop of the park and finishes with a sprint up Center Drive. All NYCRUNS courses are USATF-certified.
The Festival Area is located in the Nethermead and is accessible via Center Drive or the walking paths off Well House Drive. The race course finishes on Center Drive near the Festival Area. Bike parking in the Festival Area is prohibited.
Facilities and services include bag check (single clear bag required; NYCRUNS will provide a clear bag if needed and reserves the right to inspect contents), portable bathrooms, water on course, and Gatorade and water at the finish. Post-race refreshments include a bag of pretzels, an apple, and a bagel with schmear. Every participant receives a race tech shirt on race day only; sizes are not guaranteed. A finisher medal is presented after crossing the finish line. Event photography includes one free photo download and optional paid photo packages.
Start corrals are pace-based (letters AA through F) and the assignment appears on each bib; corrals are located on Well House Drive. Bibs are available for pick up in the Festival Area on race day with a unique QR code; NYCRUNS members may receive mailed bibs under specific conditions. Handcycle and Wheelchair Division athletes are accommodated and should have their division indicated in their NYCRUNS profile.
NYCRUNS members receive a 10% discount on entry and additional member benefits. Results are emailed and posted online. Awards are given to the top three overall male, female, and non-binary finishers and to the top three in each age group from 9 and under through 70 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
