2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Naples, Florida
- Price Free - $38.95
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 1km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities with the 13th Annual GCR Thanksgiving Race on November 26, 2026, in beautiful Naples, Collier! This exciting event features a thrilling 5K, a 1-mile walk, and fun-filled races for kids, including a 1K and a 100-yard dash. The race will begin on the scenic 5th Avenue, winding through the charming streets of downtown Naples, making it a picturesque start to your holiday celebrations.
Participants can pick up their race packets on November 24 and 25 at Naples on the Run, or on race day from 6 AM to 7:25 AM. Please note that same-day registrations are not available. All paid participants will receive a race shirt and finishers will earn medals, with age group awards presented three deep at Cambier Park. Plus, this event supports St. Matthew's House, so bring along some non-perishable food items to donate! Whether you're walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, the GCR Thanksgiving Race is the perfect way to embrace the spirit of gratitude and community while burning some calories before your Thanksgiving feast!
Participants can pick up their race packets on November 24 and 25 at Naples on the Run, or on race day from 6 AM to 7:25 AM. Please note that same-day registrations are not available. All paid participants will receive a race shirt and finishers will earn medals, with age group awards presented three deep at Cambier Park. Plus, this event supports St. Matthew's House, so bring along some non-perishable food items to donate! Whether you're walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, the GCR Thanksgiving Race is the perfect way to embrace the spirit of gratitude and community while burning some calories before your Thanksgiving feast!
Organiser's Description
GCR IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE WILL BE HOSTING THE 13TH ANNUAL GCR THANKSGIVING RACE THIS YEAR ON THANKSGIVING!!
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up - RECOMMENDED!
Tuesday 11/24 & Wednesday 11/25 @ 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 3 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 11/24 & Wednesday 11/25 @ 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 3 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
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.95 Fee & Shirt (Unisex Long Sleeve)
Thu 26th November 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$38.95
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1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.99 Fee & Shirt (Unisex Long Sleeve)
Thu 26th November 2026 (7:35AM EST)
$22.99
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Kids 1K
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
Free
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Kids 100 Yard Dash
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:45AM EST)
Free
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