Nm Hobbler Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Run

Nm Hobbler Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Run takes place in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The main event is a 10K (6.2 miles) starting at 9:00 a.m., followed at 9:05 a.m. by a 2-mile walk for those who would rather keep the morning relaxed. It is a holiday-morning outing for runners and walkers in the Albuquerque area.

A 10K is a good goal if you have been running through the fall and want something beyond the usual Thanksgiving 5K. Plan on eight weeks of three to four runs a week, with one weekly run of 6 to 7 miles and a session of steady tempo running. Keep in mind that Rio Rancho sits at high elevation, which makes hard efforts feel harder if you are visiting from lower ground, so pace conservatively over the first 2 miles. The 2-mile walk is a comfortable way to include family members who are not running.