NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K
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NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K
The NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K takes place in Prospect Park, Brooklyn on November 21, 2026 and benefits the YMCA of Greater New York. The course covers just under one full loop of the park with a final straight up Center Drive to the finish and is USATF certified. The event supports YMCA programs, with suggested donation impacts listed at $25, $50, $100, and $500 for specific services.
Event logistics include a Festival Area in the Nethermead for bib and shirt pick up, bag check, and race information. Bag check requires a single clear bag 18 x 24 inches; organizers reserve the right to inspect bag contents. Portable bathrooms are provided in corrals, along the course, and after the finish. Water is available on course and post race refreshments include bottled water, Gatorade, an apple, and a bagel with schmear. Every participant receives a race tech shirt on race day and a finisher medal after crossing the finish. Race photos include one free downloadable image and optional purchased packages.
Bibs can be mailed to U.S. addresses if registration occurs at least 20 days before the event; shirts are not mailed. Transit options listed include the B Q and F G subway stations near Prospect Park, nearby bus routes, Citi Bike stations, and a recommended drop off address. Results are emailed and posted online. Awards are given to top three overall male, female, and nonbinary finishers and top three in each age group. Policies note no refunds or transfers, no strollers or dogs, and mandatory pace requirements for course support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
