12th Annual Mighty Gobbler
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Troy, Michigan
- Price $25.00 - $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 12th Annual Mighty Gobbler, a festive Thanksgiving tradition in Troy, Oakland! On November 26, 2026, this exciting event features a USATF certified 5K race and a 1-mile fun run/walk, perfect for participants of all ages. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM for the fun run and 9:00 AM for the 5K, starting from the parking lot at 3290 W. Big Beaver Road.
Experience the charm of Troy as the course winds through peaceful neighborhoods and vibrant commercial areas, providing a delightful backdrop for your holiday fitness. This year, your participation not only promises an invigorating start to your Thanksgiving but also supports a great cause, with proceeds benefiting Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers and Micah 6 Community. Plus, all participants will receive awesome awards and T-shirts! Don’t forget to bring canned goods for a chance to win raffle gifts, helping to give back to the community. Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and giving back this Thanksgiving!
Experience the charm of Troy as the course winds through peaceful neighborhoods and vibrant commercial areas, providing a delightful backdrop for your holiday fitness. This year, your participation not only promises an invigorating start to your Thanksgiving but also supports a great cause, with proceeds benefiting Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers and Micah 6 Community. Plus, all participants will receive awesome awards and T-shirts! Don’t forget to bring canned goods for a chance to win raffle gifts, helping to give back to the community. Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and giving back this Thanksgiving!
Organiser's Description
The Mighty Gobbler is a Thanksgiving tradition! A 5k race and 1 mile fun run/walk through a quiet Troy neighborhood. Hosted by Lutheran Church of the Master [https://lutheranchurchtroy.org/], this is the only USATF certified 5K course in Michigan on Thanksgiving Day, and a great way to start your holiday before the big feast! TSHIRTS and AWESOME AWARDS for all participants!!
TIME:
Thanksgiving morning, November 27, starting at 8:30 am for the 1 Mile fun run/walk and 9:00 am for the 5K.
LOCATION:
The race will begin in the parking lot in front of 3290 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy [https://www.google.com/maps/place/3290+W+Big+Beaver+Rd,+Troy,+MI+48084/@42.5632057,-83.1952166,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8824c6e9cc83e0ff:0xfd0704c851eac355!8m2!3d42.5634113!4d-83.1942516!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3xp6mb?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwMi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]. The course winds through neighborhoods and commercial areas and is a mixture of roads and sidewalks.
EVENTS:
There will be two events: a 5K Run and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
REGISTRATION:
Register online until Tuesday, November 25 at midnight. Register in person at packet pickup on Wednesday and Thursday. If at all possible, plan to register before Thursday to avoid long lines!
PACKET PICKUP:
Wednesday, November 26, 4:00-7:00 pm at Lutheran Church of the master, 3333 Coolidge Highway, Troy, MI 48084 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/3333+Coolidge+Hwy,+Troy,+MI+48084/@42.5662156,-83.1880445,858m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8824c6c05ec84819:0x89ea6ab38a85c04a!8m2!3d42.5662156!4d-83.1880445!16s%2Fg%2F11b8v5txvl!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
Thursday, November 27, 7:30 a.m.at 3290 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/3290+W+Big+Beaver+Rd,+Troy,+MI+48084/@42.5632057,-83.1952166,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8824c6e9cc83e0ff:0xfd0704c851eac355!8m2!3d42.5634113!4d-83.1942516!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3xp6mb?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwMi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
CHARITY PARTNERS:
Since 2015 the Mighty Gobbler has donated over $120,000 and over 10,000 canned goods to our community. Proceeds from this year's race will go to Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers [http://www.ivcinfo.org/], and Micah 6 Community [http://www.micah6community.com/].
RAFFLE:
Bring canned goods of food to be donated to Troy People Concerned [https://troypeopleconcerned.org/] for a chance to win raffle gifts. Each can donated gives you a raffle ticket. (Canned goods must not be past expiration to be eligible.)
TIME:
Thanksgiving morning, November 27, starting at 8:30 am for the 1 Mile fun run/walk and 9:00 am for the 5K.
LOCATION:
The race will begin in the parking lot in front of 3290 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy [https://www.google.com/maps/place/3290+W+Big+Beaver+Rd,+Troy,+MI+48084/@42.5632057,-83.1952166,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8824c6e9cc83e0ff:0xfd0704c851eac355!8m2!3d42.5634113!4d-83.1942516!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3xp6mb?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwMi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]. The course winds through neighborhoods and commercial areas and is a mixture of roads and sidewalks.
EVENTS:
There will be two events: a 5K Run and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
REGISTRATION:
Register online until Tuesday, November 25 at midnight. Register in person at packet pickup on Wednesday and Thursday. If at all possible, plan to register before Thursday to avoid long lines!
PACKET PICKUP:
Wednesday, November 26, 4:00-7:00 pm at Lutheran Church of the master, 3333 Coolidge Highway, Troy, MI 48084 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/3333+Coolidge+Hwy,+Troy,+MI+48084/@42.5662156,-83.1880445,858m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8824c6c05ec84819:0x89ea6ab38a85c04a!8m2!3d42.5662156!4d-83.1880445!16s%2Fg%2F11b8v5txvl!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
Thursday, November 27, 7:30 a.m.at 3290 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/3290+W+Big+Beaver+Rd,+Troy,+MI+48084/@42.5632057,-83.1952166,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8824c6e9cc83e0ff:0xfd0704c851eac355!8m2!3d42.5634113!4d-83.1942516!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3xp6mb?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwMi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
CHARITY PARTNERS:
Since 2015 the Mighty Gobbler has donated over $120,000 and over 10,000 canned goods to our community. Proceeds from this year's race will go to Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers [http://www.ivcinfo.org/], and Micah 6 Community [http://www.micah6community.com/].
RAFFLE:
Bring canned goods of food to be donated to Troy People Concerned [https://troypeopleconcerned.org/] for a chance to win raffle gifts. Each can donated gives you a raffle ticket. (Canned goods must not be past expiration to be eligible.)
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