Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5K & Fun Run

Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5K & Fun Run takes place in Blairsville, Georgia, on November 26, 2026, with the Gobble Wobble 5k (3.1 miles) starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. As the name suggests, a fun run for kids rounds out the event, making it an easy outing for the whole family before the holiday meal.

Don't count on a flat course; run by effort, use the descents to recover, and don't chase a specific split on the first mile. That makes the race a good strength workout for runners keeping fitness through the winter and a friendly first race for beginners, who can prepare with six to eight weeks of three easy runs per week, including some hills if possible. Mornings in late November can be cold, so bring gloves and a hat you can stash once you are warm. Families with kids in the fun run should arrive early enough to sort out both starts without rushing.