Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Anderson, South Carolina
- Price $6.30 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the community for the highly anticipated Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at the Anderson Mall in Anderson, South Carolina! This festive event kicks off the holiday season with a thrilling lineup that includes a chip-timed 5K race, a fun and family-friendly 1 Mile Fun Run, and the exciting new Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial. Whether you're an elite runner looking to set a personal record or a family ready to embrace the holiday spirit with strollers and costumes, this event promises to be filled with joy and camaraderie.
Starting at 8:00 AM, participants can enjoy the fast and safe 5K course that winds through the scenic city streets, while the enclosed 1 Mile Fun Run and Time Trial keep the fun right around the mall. With awards for top finishers and age group categories, along with medals and hydration at the finish line, there's something for everyone! Plus, your participation helps support local youth through the Operation Active Kids (OAK) program. So lace up your running shoes and get ready to kick off Thanksgiving Day with gratitude, fitness, and community spirit!
Starting at 8:00 AM, participants can enjoy the fast and safe 5K course that winds through the scenic city streets, while the enclosed 1 Mile Fun Run and Time Trial keep the fun right around the mall. With awards for top finishers and age group categories, along with medals and hydration at the finish line, there's something for everyone! Plus, your participation helps support local youth through the Operation Active Kids (OAK) program. So lace up your running shoes and get ready to kick off Thanksgiving Day with gratitude, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
IT'S A THANKSGIVING DAY TRADITION!
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ELECTRIC CITY
Gobbler 5K
Start your holiday by giving thanks with hundreds of Andersonians at the famous Electric City Gobbler 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run and the NEW Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial.
Thursday, November 26, 2026 . Thanksgiving Day
Anderson Mall . Anderson, SC
ABOUT THE RACE
If you think the only race on Thanksgiving Day is seeing who gets a second helping of pumpkin pie first, guess again! Before lifting a fork, watching football, and taking a post-turkey snooze, hundreds of Andersonians start their holiday with the ELECTRIC CITY GOBBLER.
We welcome elite runners, weekend warriors, mamas with strollers and kids alike on our fast 5K course. If you have a flair for costumed fun and enjoy prizes, then lucky for you (and your love of green bean casserole) we are here, so GET SIGNED UP, YOU TURKEYS!
GIVING BACK
Proceeds help scholarship kids in the community stay active through our Operation Active Kids (OAK) program.
RACE DAY DETAILS
DATE
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026
LOCATION
Anderson Mall Main Entrance
Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC
PACKET PICKUP
Wednesday, November 25 (the day before the race)
At the Anderson Mall, noon until 6:00 PM
DIRECTIONS
From I-85, take Exit 19A to Anderson. Anderson Mall is five miles on your right.
FINISH LINE
Medals and hydration at the finish line
THE EVENTS
8:00 AM . NEW!
Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial
Chip timed. Enclosed course around the Anderson Mall.
8:01 AM
1 Mile Fun Run
Untimed. Enclosed course around the Anderson Mall.
8:30 AM
Electric City Gobbler 5K
Chip timed. Certified course on city streets surrounding the Anderson Mall: fast and safe!
COURSE
The 5K is a certified course (SC04033BS) on city streets surrounding the Anderson Mall. The 1 Mile Fun Run and the Time Trial are enclosed around the mall.
5K Course Map [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/electric-city-gobbler-route-anderson-sc-e2459ae?u=i&sh=db6bvx]Start/Finish on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Anderson+Mall%2C+Anderson%2C+SC]
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Chip-timed bib and finisher medal with registration (the 1 Mile Fun Run is untimed)
Souvenir race shirts are optional and can be added for a fee
Strollers are welcome and costumes are encouraged!
RACE AWARDS
Electric City Gobbler 5K
Top 3 male & female overall
Top 3 male & female masters
Top 3 male & female grandmasters
Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial
Top 3 male & female overall
AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
10 & Under11-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980 & Over
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
Questions? Use the contact form below or tap the chat button in the corner. Contact the Race Director [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Anderson/ElectricCityGobbler5K#contactFormSection]
high voltagehigh voltage
ELECTRIC CITY
Gobbler 5K
Start your holiday by giving thanks with hundreds of Andersonians at the famous Electric City Gobbler 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run and the NEW Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial.
Thursday, November 26, 2026 . Thanksgiving Day
Anderson Mall . Anderson, SC
ABOUT THE RACE
If you think the only race on Thanksgiving Day is seeing who gets a second helping of pumpkin pie first, guess again! Before lifting a fork, watching football, and taking a post-turkey snooze, hundreds of Andersonians start their holiday with the ELECTRIC CITY GOBBLER.
We welcome elite runners, weekend warriors, mamas with strollers and kids alike on our fast 5K course. If you have a flair for costumed fun and enjoy prizes, then lucky for you (and your love of green bean casserole) we are here, so GET SIGNED UP, YOU TURKEYS!
GIVING BACK
Proceeds help scholarship kids in the community stay active through our Operation Active Kids (OAK) program.
RACE DAY DETAILS
DATE
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026
LOCATION
Anderson Mall Main Entrance
Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC
PACKET PICKUP
Wednesday, November 25 (the day before the race)
At the Anderson Mall, noon until 6:00 PM
DIRECTIONS
From I-85, take Exit 19A to Anderson. Anderson Mall is five miles on your right.
FINISH LINE
Medals and hydration at the finish line
THE EVENTS
8:00 AM . NEW!
Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial
Chip timed. Enclosed course around the Anderson Mall.
8:01 AM
1 Mile Fun Run
Untimed. Enclosed course around the Anderson Mall.
8:30 AM
Electric City Gobbler 5K
Chip timed. Certified course on city streets surrounding the Anderson Mall: fast and safe!
COURSE
The 5K is a certified course (SC04033BS) on city streets surrounding the Anderson Mall. The 1 Mile Fun Run and the Time Trial are enclosed around the mall.
5K Course Map [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/electric-city-gobbler-route-anderson-sc-e2459ae?u=i&sh=db6bvx]Start/Finish on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Anderson+Mall%2C+Anderson%2C+SC]
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Chip-timed bib and finisher medal with registration (the 1 Mile Fun Run is untimed)
Souvenir race shirts are optional and can be added for a fee
Strollers are welcome and costumes are encouraged!
RACE AWARDS
Electric City Gobbler 5K
Top 3 male & female overall
Top 3 male & female masters
Top 3 male & female grandmasters
Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial
Top 3 male & female overall
AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
10 & Under11-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980 & Over
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
Questions? Use the contact form below or tap the chat button in the corner. Contact the Race Director [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Anderson/ElectricCityGobbler5K#contactFormSection]
Races
-
Electric City Gobbler 5K Run (Chip Timed)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Souvenir Race Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
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Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial (Chip Timed)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Souvenir Race Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$22.20
-
1 Mile Fun Run (UNTIMED)
Incl. $1.30 Fee & Souvenir Race Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:01AM EST)
$6.30
-
Shirt Only
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Souvenir Race Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$22.20
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