Gainesville's Thanksgiving Day Cops & Gobblers 5k

Thursday, November 26, 2026
7:45 AM EST
Gainesville, Georgia
Free–$5,437.75 · 12 races
5km

Starts in 13 days

Event summary

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving Day with the exhilarating Gainesville's Thanksgiving Day Cops & Gobblers 5K on Thursday, November 26, 2026! Set in the vibrant heart of downtown Gainesville, Hall, this festive event brings together neighbors, families, and first responders for a morning filled with fun and community spirit. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, jogging with loved ones, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll before the big feast, this race caters to everyone.

The excitement starts at 6:30 AM with registration and check-in, leading up to the race starting at 8 AM sharp. Participants will enjoy fresh morning air, lively music, and an electrifying atmosphere as they dash through the historic square. Every runner will receive a coveted finisher medal and a stylish shirt to proudly wear at their Thanksgiving gatherings, ensuring not only a great workout but also bragging rights for extra pie! Join us for this fantastic new tradition and make unforgettable memories as you earn your turkey and a few extra helpings of stuffing!

Races

  • 5k (Includes Finisher Medal/No Shirt)

    Incl. $3.25 Fee

    Participants in this event will NOT receive a race shirt, but they WILL receive a finisher medal. Those who qualify WILL BE eligible to receive overall or age group awards.

    8:00 AM EST

    $13.25

    Entries closed
  • Fun Run With Finisher Medal Only (No Shirt)

    Incl. $3.25 Fee

    Participants in this event will NOT receive a race shirt, but they WILL receive a finisher medal.

    7:45 AM EST

    $13.25

    Entries closed
  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.25 Fee & Crewneck Sweatshirt Or Upgrade to Hoodie

    8:00 AM EST

    $44.25

    Register
  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Crewneck Sweatshirt Or Upgrade to Hoodie

    Kids Run doing one loop around the Downtown Square

    7:45 AM EST

    $23.25

    Register
  • Virtual 5k

    Virtual
    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $4.75 Fee & Crewneck Sweatshirt Or Upgrade to Hoodie

    7:45 AM EST

    $49.75

    Register
  • No Shirt & No Medal 5k

    Incl. $3.25 Fee

    Can't make it to the race? Participate wherever your travels take you and support a great cause! Choose whether to pick up your shirt/medal before the race or have it shipped to you.

    8:00 AM EST

    $28.25

    Entries closed
  • Presenting Sponsor

    Incl. $437.75 Fee

    7:45 AM EST

    $5,437.75

    Entries closed
  • Premier Sponsor

    Incl. $175.25 Fee

    7:45 AM EST

    $2,175.25

    Entries closed
  • Premium Sponsor

    Incl. $87.75 Fee

    7:45 AM EST

    $1,087.75

    Entries closed
  • Featured Sponsor

    Incl. $44.00 Fee

    7:45 AM EST

    $544.00

    Entries closed
  • Friends of the 5k Sponsor

    Incl. $22.13 Fee

    7:45 AM EST

    $272.13

    Entries closed
  • Volunteers

    Incl. Crewneck Sweatshirt Or Upgrade to Hoodie

    7:45 AM EST

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

KICK OFF YOUR THANKSGIVING DAY WITH A FANTASTIC NEW TRADITION THE COPS & GOBBLERS 5K IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN GAINESVILLE! JOIN NEIGHBORS, FAMILIES, AND FIRST RESPONDERS IN A FESTIVE MORNING DASH THAT EARNS YOU YOUR TURKEY AND A FEW EXTRA HELPINGS OF STUFFING.

Whether you're chasing down the next PR, jogging with friends and family, or casually strolling before your big feast, this event is for you. Enjoy fresh morning air, music, and community spirit as you start and finish on the historic square.

Registration and check-in opens at 6:30AM, race starts at 8AM sharp. Every participant can proudly wear their shirt and finisher medal to their Thanksgiving gatherings and have bragging rights for extra pie!

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Location

Downtown Gainesville Square, 112 Bradford St NE, Gainesville, 30501, GA, United States

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