Thanksgiving Day 5k Naples, Florida
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Event Overview
The Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5k is a running event in Naples, Florida. This is described as Naples' original Thanksgiving Day event. The 2026 edition will be the 25th annual event. It is held at The Village Shops on Venetian Bay.
Distances
- 5k
Event Location and Parking
The event starts and finishes at The Village Shops on Venetian Bay, located at 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples. Parking will be available at this location.
Packet Pickup
There is no regular packet pickup on race day. Participants must collect their race packets during designated early pickup times. Packets can be picked up by someone else on behalf of a participant.
Early packet pickup occurs on:
- Tuesday, November 24, from 4:00-6:00 PM at a location in Fort Myers.
- Wednesday, November 25, from 4:00-6:00 PM at a location in Naples.
A race-day pickup option is available for emergencies only, such as a flat tire on the way to early pickup, from 6:25-7:10 AM.
Included with Entry
Participants receive a technical shirt or cotton tank top. Availability of sizes and styles is on a first-come, first-served basis at packet pickup, and selection during registration does not guarantee availability. Finishers choose between a finisher medal or a finisher bag. The availability of these options may depend on where the participant finishes.
Course and Records
The 5k course runs through the streets of downtown Naples and along the waterfront of The Village Shops on Venetian Bay. The event maintains age-group course records.
Beneficiary
The event has a history of raising funds for St. Matthew's House, a 501(c)(3) organization. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
