2025 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Naples, Florida
- Price Free - $44.30
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 1km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 12th Annual GCR Thanksgiving Race on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the beautiful city of Naples, Collier! This exciting event features a variety of race distances to accommodate everyone, including a 5K run, a 1-mile walk, and fun-filled kids' races consisting of a 1K and a 100-yard dash. The scenic course winds through downtown Naples, starting at the iconic 5th Avenue, making it a delightful way to kick off your Thanksgiving weekend.
Pre-race packet pick-up is highly recommended on November 25 and 26 at Naples on the Run, with race day pick-up available from 6 AM to 7:25 AM. Get ready for a morning filled with community spirit, as participants of all ages are encouraged to join in the fun—walkers are welcome too! Plus, all paid participants will receive a race shirt and medals will be awarded to all finishers. Don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items to support St. Matthew's House, as we come together to give back this Thanksgiving. Get your family and friends together for a memorable day of fitness and festivities!
Pre-race packet pick-up is highly recommended on November 25 and 26 at Naples on the Run, with race day pick-up available from 6 AM to 7:25 AM. Get ready for a morning filled with community spirit, as participants of all ages are encouraged to join in the fun—walkers are welcome too! Plus, all paid participants will receive a race shirt and medals will be awarded to all finishers. Don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items to support St. Matthew's House, as we come together to give back this Thanksgiving. Get your family and friends together for a memorable day of fitness and festivities!
Organiser's Description
GCR IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE WILL BE HOSTING THE 12TH ANNUAL GCR THANKSGIVING RACE THIS YEAR ON THANKSGIVING!!
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up - RECOMMENDED!
Tuesday 11/25 & Wednesday 11/26 @ Naples on the Run (20 10th St. S. Naples, FL 34102)
Hours - 10AM-5PM
Race Day Packet Pick Up - Race day starting at 6AM - NOT RECOMMENDED
Please arrive no later than 6:00am if you have not yet gotten your race number and shirt.
You may Pick up your packet at the race ONLY from 6:00am-7:25am.
NO DAY OF REGISTRATION.
Walkers are welcome for both the 1 mile walk and the 5K. Come one, come all!
Our kids races are free, _but do NOT include a shirt_! A parent must sign them up here in order to agree to the waiver. Medals are given to our kids, but likely a medal from a past Thanksgiving Day GCR race.
This beautiful course will start on 5th Avenue & wind through downtown Naples!!
Plenty of FREE parking (multiple 4 story parking garages within 200m of packet pickup).
Shirts to all paid participants!
Race Medals to all finishers!
Age Group Awards 5 Deep
-Staged from Cambier Park
This race benefits:
St. Matthew's House and our Youth Development/ Scholarship Fund.
We are collecting canned goods for St. Matthew's House. Please bring your non-perishable items to packet pick-up or to the registration area on the day of the race.
This run/walk will be a GREAT way to start your Thanksgiving weekend!
Course open for 90 minutes
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up - RECOMMENDED!
Tuesday 11/25 & Wednesday 11/26 @ Naples on the Run (20 10th St. S. Naples, FL 34102)
Hours - 10AM-5PM
Race Day Packet Pick Up - Race day starting at 6AM - NOT RECOMMENDED
Please arrive no later than 6:00am if you have not yet gotten your race number and shirt.
You may Pick up your packet at the race ONLY from 6:00am-7:25am.
NO DAY OF REGISTRATION.
Walkers are welcome for both the 1 mile walk and the 5K. Come one, come all!
Our kids races are free, _but do NOT include a shirt_! A parent must sign them up here in order to agree to the waiver. Medals are given to our kids, but likely a medal from a past Thanksgiving Day GCR race.
This beautiful course will start on 5th Avenue & wind through downtown Naples!!
Plenty of FREE parking (multiple 4 story parking garages within 200m of packet pickup).
Shirts to all paid participants!
Race Medals to all finishers!
Age Group Awards 5 Deep
-Staged from Cambier Park
This race benefits:
St. Matthew's House and our Youth Development/ Scholarship Fund.
We are collecting canned goods for St. Matthew's House. Please bring your non-perishable items to packet pick-up or to the registration area on the day of the race.
This run/walk will be a GREAT way to start your Thanksgiving weekend!
Course open for 90 minutes
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