Hillsdale Hobble Gobble

Hillsdale Hobble Gobble is a Thanksgiving morning event in Hillsdale, Michigan, on November 26, 2026. The single format is a 3 Mile Fun Run (about 4.8 km) starting at 9:00 a.m. The slightly unusual distance, just short of a 5K, and the fun-run framing make it a relaxed way to start the holiday, whether you run it hard or walk it with family.

Three miles is close enough to a 5K that any 5K training plan applies directly. If you like to race, six weeks with one weekly session of short intervals or hill repeats, plus easy running on the other days, will have you ready to push the pace. If you are new to running, alternating walking and jogging three times a week and gradually extending the running segments will get you to three continuous miles comfortably. Southern Michigan in late November tends to be cold at 9:00 a.m., so dress in layers, keep your hands warm and jog for a few minutes before the start so the opening stretch does not feel stiff.