Gillham Road GobbleTrot 5K
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Kansas City, Missouri
- Price $23.98 - $37.31
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving at the fourteenth Annual Gillham Road GobbleTrot 5K, happening on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the vibrant Hyde Park neighborhood of Kansas City, Jackson! This fun-filled event offers both in-person and virtual options, making it perfect for families looking to kick off the holiday season with active enjoyment. Participants can choose to run or walk the certified 5K course, which winds through scenic Gillham Road and Hyde Park. Plus, there’s a special Children’s Dash for our youngest runners, ensuring everyone can join in on the festivities!
All in-person 5K participants will be chip-timed and receive a stylish long sleeve T-shirt, with awards for the top finishers in various age groups, from 9 & under to 85+. Additionally, Male and Female Masters will earn custom-engraved stainless steel Yeti travel cups as a unique prize. Proceeds from this exciting event will benefit the community programs of the Pilgrim Center, so come out, have fun, and support a great cause this Thanksgiving! Don’t miss out on the chance to create lasting memories with family and friends—register today!
All in-person 5K participants will be chip-timed and receive a stylish long sleeve T-shirt, with awards for the top finishers in various age groups, from 9 & under to 85+. Additionally, Male and Female Masters will earn custom-engraved stainless steel Yeti travel cups as a unique prize. Proceeds from this exciting event will benefit the community programs of the Pilgrim Center, so come out, have fun, and support a great cause this Thanksgiving! Don’t miss out on the chance to create lasting memories with family and friends—register today!
Organiser's Description
The fourteenth Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K is coming back to Hyde Park this fall! With in-person and virtual options, as well as a Children's Dash, THE GILLHAM ROAD GOBBLETROT 5K FUN RUN/WALK IS YOUR SOURCE FOR ACTIVE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.
Register today, and sign up for our email list here [https://confirmsubscription.com/h/t/670B77EFD4875333], or like us on Instagram or Facebook @gillhamgobbletrot to stay up-to-date on race details.
PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OF THE PILGRIM CENTER [https://www.pilgrimcenterkc.org/].
THE START AND FINISH (BOTH SOUTHBOUND) WILL BE JUST NORTH OF THE PILGRIM CHAPEL, 3801 GILLHAM ROAD.
The course will take runners and walkers along Gillham Road, through the Hyde Park neighborhood, and past Hyde Park the park.
All in-person 5K participants (runners & walkers) are chip timed.
The course has been certified by the USATF.
5K runners and walkers will receive a long sleeve T-shirt (shirts not guaranteed if registering after Nov. 12).
Age Groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-84, 85+.
First, second, and third place medals are awarded in each division, and Male and Female Masters each are awarded a custom-engraved stainless steel Yeti travel cup. See more on OUR WEBSITE [https://www.gillhamgobbletrot.org/].
The Children's Dash for kids 8 & under is held at the conclusion of the 5K run and walk. Divisions are: 4 & Under, 5-6, and 7-8. The younger two divisions run 100 yards and the older division runs 200 yards. Dash participants receive a T-shirt (not guaranteed if registering after Nov. 12).
Register today, and sign up for our email list here [https://confirmsubscription.com/h/t/670B77EFD4875333], or like us on Instagram or Facebook @gillhamgobbletrot to stay up-to-date on race details.
PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OF THE PILGRIM CENTER [https://www.pilgrimcenterkc.org/].
THE START AND FINISH (BOTH SOUTHBOUND) WILL BE JUST NORTH OF THE PILGRIM CHAPEL, 3801 GILLHAM ROAD.
The course will take runners and walkers along Gillham Road, through the Hyde Park neighborhood, and past Hyde Park the park.
All in-person 5K participants (runners & walkers) are chip timed.
The course has been certified by the USATF.
5K runners and walkers will receive a long sleeve T-shirt (shirts not guaranteed if registering after Nov. 12).
Age Groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-84, 85+.
First, second, and third place medals are awarded in each division, and Male and Female Masters each are awarded a custom-engraved stainless steel Yeti travel cup. See more on OUR WEBSITE [https://www.gillhamgobbletrot.org/].
The Children's Dash for kids 8 & under is held at the conclusion of the 5K run and walk. Divisions are: 4 & Under, 5-6, and 7-8. The younger two divisions run 100 yards and the older division runs 200 yards. Dash participants receive a T-shirt (not guaranteed if registering after Nov. 12).
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.31 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$37.31
OPENS SOON -
Children's Dash
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (10:15AM EST)
$23.98
OPENS SOON -
5K Virtual
Incl. $4.31 Fee & T-Shirt
$37.31
OPENS SOON -
Children's Dash Virtual
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
$23.98
OPENS SOON
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