The Gobbler Half Marathon
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Event details
The Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K takes place on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Mereworth Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. This is the 10th annual running and names New Vocations Racehorse Adoption as the event beneficiary. The event offers the following distances:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Runner/Walker
All in-person finishers receive a finisher's medal and commemorative long-sleeved performance shirt while supplies last. The event includes overall and age-group awards in five-year divisions, free race photos, coffee, and food. A virtual option is available; virtual participants receive a commemorative shirt and finisher's medal, and packets will be mailed to participants living outside Central Kentucky.
Course and logistics
The half marathon uses a two out-and-back route that is 98% on paved roads. The first 0.2 mile and the final 0.1 mile at Mereworth Farm are on gravel. There are ten hydration stations along the 13.1 mile course serving water and SWORD Performance Hydration in small 5 oz cups. The start and finish are at the same location. A 15 minute per mile pace limit (3:15 total time) applies to the half marathon. Walkers and strollers are allowed in the 10K and 5K. Dogs are not allowed.
Packet pickup is offered on the days before the race at J&H Outfitters and at Mereworth Farm, plus limited race-day pickup at the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.