Project Forward Heroes Gobble Gallop

Project Forward Heroes Gobble Gallop is held in Martins Ferry, Ohio, on Friday, November 27, 2026. Both formats cover 5K (3.1 miles) and start at 9:00 a.m.: a 5K run/walk and a separate 5K competitive walk. Entries go through RunSignup, and the split lets walkers who want a result compete against each other rather than against the runners.

Having a dedicated competitive walk category is worth knowing about, because it turns a distance that many people simply complete into something you can actually race on foot. Runners in the run/walk field get the same 3.1 miles and can treat it as a hard effort or an easy holiday-weekend outing. Preparation is modest either way: four to six weeks of regular sessions, with one faster workout a week if you want a time. A 9:00 a.m. start makes for a relaxed morning with the whole day still ahead.