Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Anderson, South Carolina
- Price $6.30 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement this Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, for the Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition in Anderson, South Carolina! This festive event kicks off with a morning of fun and fitness before indulging in your holiday feast. Choose from three exhilarating race options: the competitive Electric City Gobbler 5K, the family-friendly 1 Mile Fun Run, and the brand new Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial. Runners of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate, from elite athletes to families with strollers and kids in tow.
Starting at the Anderson Mall Main Entrance on Clemson Blvd, the races will begin at 8:00 AM with the Tail Feathers on Fire Time Trial, followed by the 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:02 AM, and the 5K at 8:30 AM. With a certified course winding through the city streets surrounding the mall, participants can enjoy a fast and safe running experience. Not only will you have a blast racing, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit the Operation Active Kids Program, helping local youth stay active. Don your best costumes, grab your friends and family, and get ready to kick off
Starting at the Anderson Mall Main Entrance on Clemson Blvd, the races will begin at 8:00 AM with the Tail Feathers on Fire Time Trial, followed by the 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:02 AM, and the 5K at 8:30 AM. With a certified course winding through the city streets surrounding the mall, participants can enjoy a fast and safe running experience. Not only will you have a blast racing, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit the Operation Active Kids Program, helping local youth stay active. Don your best costumes, grab your friends and family, and get ready to kick off
Organiser's Description
IT'S A THANKSGIVING DAY TRADITION!
IF YOU THINK THE ONLY RACE THAT HAPPENS 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 ANDERSONIAN'S START THEIR HOLIDAY BY GIVING THANKS - WITH THE FAMOUS ELECTRIC CITY GOBBLER 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN! AND NEW THIS YEAR TAIL FEATHERS ON FIRE 1 MILE TIME TRIAL!
WE WELCOME THE TAIL FEATHERS OF ELITE RUNNERS, WEEKEND WARRIORS, MAMMA'S WITH STROLLERS AND KIDS ALIKE ALONG OUR FAST
5K RUN COURSE
1 MILE FUN RUN
AND NEW FOR 2026...
THE TAIL FEATHERS ON FIRE 1 MILE TIME TRIAL!
SO, IF YOU HAVE A FLAIR FOR COSTUMED FUN, AND ENJOY FUN, PRIZES AND LOOKING FOR A REASON TO FEEL GUILT FREE ABOUT GOBBLING DOWN ALL DAY, THEN LUCKY FOR YOU (AND YOUR LOVE OF GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE) WE ARE HERE, SO GET SIGNED UP YOU TURKEYS!!
Proceeds go to scholarship kids in the community to be active through our Operation Active Kids Program, OAK.
DATE: THANKSGIVING DAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026
TIME: TAIL FEATHERS ON FIRE 1 MILE TIME TRIAL AT 8:00 AM
TIME: 1 MILE FUN RUN AT 8:02 AM
TIME: 5K AT 8:30 AM
LOCATION: ANDERSON MALL MAIN ENTRANCE, CLEMSON BLVD, ANDERSON, SC
PACKET PICK UP: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH; DAY BEFORE RACE AT MALL NOON UNTIL 6PM.
5K COURSE: CERTIFIED COURSE ON CITY STREETS SURROUNDING THE ANDERSON MALL - FAST AND SAFE! (SC04033BS)
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COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/electric-city-gobbler-route-anderson-sc-e2459ae?u=i&sh=db6bvx]
1 MILE FUN RUN: Course is enclosed around Mall (not timed)
TAIL FEATHERS ON FIRE 1 MILE TIME TRIAL is enclosed around Mall
FINISH LINE: Medals and Hydration at Finish Line
ELECTRIC CITY GOBBLER 5K AWARDS:
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL MASTERS WINNERS
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL GRANDMASTERS
TAIL FEATHERS ON FIRE 1 MILE TIME TRIAL AWARDS:
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS
AGE GROUPS
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10 AND UNDER, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70-74 , 75-79, 80+
REGISTRATION:
*
REGISTRATION ONLINE PAGE WILL REFLECT PRICE - PRICE INCLUDES CHIPPED BIB AND FINISH LINE MEDAL. SOUVENIR RACE SHIRTS ARE OPTIONAL AND CAN BE ADDED ON FOR A FEE.
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME & COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!
DIRECTIONS:
FROM 1-85, TAKE EXIT 19A TO ANDERSON, ANDERSON MALL IS FIVE MILES ON YOUR RIGHT.
CONTACT: ALISON YOUNGBLOOD ALISON@YOURFIRSTFLIGHT.ORG
IF YOU THINK THE ONLY RACE THAT HAPPENS 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 ANDERSONIAN'S START THEIR HOLIDAY BY GIVING THANKS - WITH THE FAMOUS ELECTRIC CITY GOBBLER 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN! AND NEW THIS YEAR TAIL FEATHERS ON FIRE 1 MILE TIME TRIAL!
WE WELCOME THE TAIL FEATHERS OF ELITE RUNNERS, WEEKEND WARRIORS, MAMMA'S WITH STROLLERS AND KIDS ALIKE ALONG OUR FAST
5K RUN COURSE
1 MILE FUN RUN
AND NEW FOR 2026...
THE TAIL FEATHERS ON FIRE 1 MILE TIME TRIAL!
SO, IF YOU HAVE A FLAIR FOR COSTUMED FUN, AND ENJOY FUN, PRIZES AND LOOKING FOR A REASON TO FEEL GUILT FREE ABOUT GOBBLING DOWN ALL DAY, THEN LUCKY FOR YOU (AND YOUR LOVE OF GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE) WE ARE HERE, SO GET SIGNED UP YOU TURKEYS!!
Proceeds go to scholarship kids in the community to be active through our Operation Active Kids Program, OAK.
DATE: THANKSGIVING DAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026
TIME: TAIL FEATHERS ON FIRE 1 MILE TIME TRIAL AT 8:00 AM
TIME: 1 MILE FUN RUN AT 8:02 AM
TIME: 5K AT 8:30 AM
LOCATION: ANDERSON MALL MAIN ENTRANCE, CLEMSON BLVD, ANDERSON, SC
PACKET PICK UP: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH; DAY BEFORE RACE AT MALL NOON UNTIL 6PM.
5K COURSE: CERTIFIED COURSE ON CITY STREETS SURROUNDING THE ANDERSON MALL - FAST AND SAFE! (SC04033BS)
*
COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/electric-city-gobbler-route-anderson-sc-e2459ae?u=i&sh=db6bvx]
1 MILE FUN RUN: Course is enclosed around Mall (not timed)
TAIL FEATHERS ON FIRE 1 MILE TIME TRIAL is enclosed around Mall
FINISH LINE: Medals and Hydration at Finish Line
ELECTRIC CITY GOBBLER 5K AWARDS:
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL MASTERS WINNERS
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL GRANDMASTERS
TAIL FEATHERS ON FIRE 1 MILE TIME TRIAL AWARDS:
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS
AGE GROUPS
*
10 AND UNDER, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70-74 , 75-79, 80+
REGISTRATION:
*
REGISTRATION ONLINE PAGE WILL REFLECT PRICE - PRICE INCLUDES CHIPPED BIB AND FINISH LINE MEDAL. SOUVENIR RACE SHIRTS ARE OPTIONAL AND CAN BE ADDED ON FOR A FEE.
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME & COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!
DIRECTIONS:
FROM 1-85, TAKE EXIT 19A TO ANDERSON, ANDERSON MALL IS FIVE MILES ON YOUR RIGHT.
CONTACT: ALISON YOUNGBLOOD ALISON@YOURFIRSTFLIGHT.ORG
Races
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Electric City Gobbler 5K Run (Chip Timed)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Souvenir Race Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$27.50
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Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial (Chip Timed)
Incl. $2.08 Fee & Souvenir Race Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$20.08
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1 Mile Fun Run (UNTIMED)
Incl. $1.30 Fee & Souvenir Race Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:02AM EST)
$6.30
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