Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI takes place in Grand Ledge, Michigan, on November 7, 2026. All three distances — the 5K, the 10K and the half marathon (13.1 miles) — start together at 8:30 a.m., a slightly later gun than most fall road races.

For a first half marathon, a low-key event like this is a good place to start: one start line, no crowds to fight through, and shorter options so training partners can come along. Build for about twelve weeks, with a weekly long run growing toward 11 miles and one steadier tempo effort each week. Runners already sharp from a fall marathon can drop to the 10K to work on speed before winter, and the 5K is the natural family entry point on the same morning.