Greensboro Gobbler
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Greensboro Gobbler 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
The Greensboro Gobbler is an annual Thanksgiving running event in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina. The 26th edition is scheduled for November 26, 2026, at Center City Park (200 N Elm St). The event combines a timed 5K and a shorter community fun run/walk.
Distances
- 5K
- 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
The 5K is chip timed and awards are based on chip time. Awards include top three overall male and female finishers and age-group awards for a range of age categories (including 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+). Organizers have announced a cash prize purse for top finishers, including reported amounts for first and second places, and additional gift card awards for top finishers in adult divisions.
All registrants are promised a long-sleeve event shirt if registered by the shirt guarantee deadline of October 20; shirts and medals are ordered in advance and quantities are not guaranteed for late registrants. Packet pickup is offered in the days before the race at The Natural Dog Pet Food Market, with same-day pickup available near the start area.
Strollers and pets are permitted; organizers ask participants with strollers or running pets to start toward the back for safety. The race partners with Greensboro Urban Ministry and accepts food donations at packet pickup. Multiple parking decks and street parking are available within about 0.3 miles of the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
