2025 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run
From Great Lakes Race Management
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Holly, Michigan
- Price $33.63 - $60.31
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting 2025 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026, at the picturesque Holly Recreation State Park in Oakland, Michigan! Organized by Great Lakes Race Management, this festive event promises a fun-filled morning of fitness for the whole family. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K, both set on a scenic, paved course that is completely closed to vehicle traffic, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels.
Kick off your holiday with a new family tradition as you lace up your running shoes, grab your loved ones, and hit the pavement for a great cause. Enjoy complimentary race photos, a festive finisher medal, and post-race refreshments to refuel after your run. With professionally timed results, awards for overall and age group winners, and commemorative swag including stylish Dri-Fit shirts, the Gobbler Gallop is the perfect way to get active before the Thanksgiving feast. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create memories and embrace the spirit of the season!
Kick off your holiday with a new family tradition as you lace up your running shoes, grab your loved ones, and hit the pavement for a great cause. Enjoy complimentary race photos, a festive finisher medal, and post-race refreshments to refuel after your run. With professionally timed results, awards for overall and age group winners, and commemorative swag including stylish Dri-Fit shirts, the Gobbler Gallop is the perfect way to get active before the Thanksgiving feast. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create memories and embrace the spirit of the season!
Organiser's Description
GOBBLER GALLOP 5K RUN/WALK AND 10K RUN
THANKSGIVING MORNING | HOLLY RECREATION STATE PARK - 9:00AM START
_***MICHIGAN STATE PARKS PASS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY***_
START YOUR THANKSGIVING DAY WITH A NEW FAMILY TRADITION AT THE GOBBLER GALLOP 5K RUN/WALK AND 10K RUN! LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES, GRAB YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND JOIN US FOR A FUN, FESTIVE MORNING OF FITNESS BEFORE THE FEAST.
SET IN THE SCENIC AND SERENE HOLLY RECREATION STATE PARK, THE GOBBLER GALLOP FEATURES A CLOSED COURSE ON 100% PAVED ROADS, MAKING IT SAFE, SMOOTH, AND PERFECT FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR OR JUST LOOKING TO BURN OFF SOME PRE-DINNER CALORIES, THIS IS THE PERFECT WAY TO KICK OFF YOUR HOLIDAY.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
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5K RUN/WALK & 10K RUN OPTIONS CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE AND HIT THE PAVEMENT!
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BEAUTIFUL PAVED COURSE THROUGH HOLLY REC'S ROLLING TERRAIN SCENIC VIEWS, SMOOTH ROADS
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NO VEHICLE TRAFFIC ENTIRE COURSE IS CLOSED FOR A SAFE, STRESS-FREE RUN
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE BRING THE WHOLE FLOCK!
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FREE RACE PHOTOS TO CAPTURE FESTIVE MOMENTS AND MEMORIES
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COMMEMORATIVE SWAG & POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS DRI-FIT SHIRTS, MEDALS, AND TASTY TREATS!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
*
PROFESSIONALLY TIMED RACE LIVE RESULTS TO TRACK YOUR PERFORMANCE!
*
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS SHOW OFF YOUR SPEED AND SCORE SOME RACE DAY GLORY!
*
FESTIVE FINISHER MEDAL A SHINY THANKSGIVING KEEPSAKE FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT!
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DRI-FIT EVENT SHIRT LIGHTWEIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING, AND FESTIVELY STYLED!
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FREE RACE PHOTOS CAPTURE THE MEMORIES AND YOUR RACE DAY VIBES!
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POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS REFUEL AT THE FINISH WITH POST RACE REFRESHMENTS!
PACKET PICK-UP INFO:
LOCATION: HOLLY RECREATION STATE PARK (RACE SITE)
DATE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH RACE DAY! (THANKSGIVING)
ALARM CLOCK TIME: 7:15 AM 8:50 AM
_ PICK UP YOUR RACE BIB, EVENT SHIRT, AND FINISHER SWAG BEFORE THE STARTING GUN!_
_CHECK MARK BUTTON RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP ONLY ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH AND GET RACE-READY!_
THANKSGIVING MORNING | HOLLY RECREATION STATE PARK - 9:00AM START
_***MICHIGAN STATE PARKS PASS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY***_
START YOUR THANKSGIVING DAY WITH A NEW FAMILY TRADITION AT THE GOBBLER GALLOP 5K RUN/WALK AND 10K RUN! LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES, GRAB YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND JOIN US FOR A FUN, FESTIVE MORNING OF FITNESS BEFORE THE FEAST.
SET IN THE SCENIC AND SERENE HOLLY RECREATION STATE PARK, THE GOBBLER GALLOP FEATURES A CLOSED COURSE ON 100% PAVED ROADS, MAKING IT SAFE, SMOOTH, AND PERFECT FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR OR JUST LOOKING TO BURN OFF SOME PRE-DINNER CALORIES, THIS IS THE PERFECT WAY TO KICK OFF YOUR HOLIDAY.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
*
5K RUN/WALK & 10K RUN OPTIONS CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE AND HIT THE PAVEMENT!
*
BEAUTIFUL PAVED COURSE THROUGH HOLLY REC'S ROLLING TERRAIN SCENIC VIEWS, SMOOTH ROADS
*
NO VEHICLE TRAFFIC ENTIRE COURSE IS CLOSED FOR A SAFE, STRESS-FREE RUN
*
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE BRING THE WHOLE FLOCK!
*
FREE RACE PHOTOS TO CAPTURE FESTIVE MOMENTS AND MEMORIES
*
COMMEMORATIVE SWAG & POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS DRI-FIT SHIRTS, MEDALS, AND TASTY TREATS!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
*
PROFESSIONALLY TIMED RACE LIVE RESULTS TO TRACK YOUR PERFORMANCE!
*
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS SHOW OFF YOUR SPEED AND SCORE SOME RACE DAY GLORY!
*
FESTIVE FINISHER MEDAL A SHINY THANKSGIVING KEEPSAKE FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT!
*
DRI-FIT EVENT SHIRT LIGHTWEIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING, AND FESTIVELY STYLED!
*
FREE RACE PHOTOS CAPTURE THE MEMORIES AND YOUR RACE DAY VIBES!
*
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS REFUEL AT THE FINISH WITH POST RACE REFRESHMENTS!
PACKET PICK-UP INFO:
LOCATION: HOLLY RECREATION STATE PARK (RACE SITE)
DATE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH RACE DAY! (THANKSGIVING)
ALARM CLOCK TIME: 7:15 AM 8:50 AM
_ PICK UP YOUR RACE BIB, EVENT SHIRT, AND FINISHER SWAG BEFORE THE STARTING GUN!_
_CHECK MARK BUTTON RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP ONLY ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH AND GET RACE-READY!_
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Unisex Dri-Fit T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:05AM EST)
$44.30
OPENS 22 DEC -
10K Run
Incl. $4.64 Fee & Unisex Dri-Fit T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$49.64
OPENS 22 DEC -
Virtual
Incl. $5.31 Fee & T-Shirt
$60.31
OPENS 22 DECVirtual Registrants will receive their packets AFTER the event due to Medals and Shirts arriving mid-week on Race week. -
5K Run/Walk (Economy - No Shirt/No Medal)
Incl. $3.63 Fee
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:05AM EST)
$33.63
OPENS 22 DECNo Shirt and No Medal -
10K Run (Economy - No Shirt/No Medal)
Incl. $3.96 Fee
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$38.96
OPENS 22 DECNo Shirt and No Medal
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