Gillham Road GobbleTrot 5K
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Kansas City, Missouri
- Price $23.98 - $37.31
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities with the 15th Annual Gillham Road GobbleTrot 5K, taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the scenic Hyde Park neighborhood of Kansas City, Jackson. This exciting event offers both in-person and virtual options, making it perfect for families and runners of all levels. Participants can enjoy a chip-timed 5K course that winds along Gillham Road and through the picturesque Hyde Park, with awards for top finishers in various age groups. Plus, don’t miss out on the Children's Dash for kids aged 8 and under, featuring fun distances tailored to younger runners.
Join the community in supporting local programs at the Pilgrim Center while staying active and having fun this Thanksgiving. All 5K participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt (register by November 12 to guarantee your shirt) and have the chance to win custom-engraved Yeti travel cups for the top male and female masters. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering on the sidelines, the Gillham Road GobbleTrot is sure to create lasting memories for everyone involved. Sign up today and be part of this joyful celebration of health, community, and gratitude!
Join the community in supporting local programs at the Pilgrim Center while staying active and having fun this Thanksgiving. All 5K participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt (register by November 12 to guarantee your shirt) and have the chance to win custom-engraved Yeti travel cups for the top male and female masters. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering on the sidelines, the Gillham Road GobbleTrot is sure to create lasting memories for everyone involved. Sign up today and be part of this joyful celebration of health, community, and gratitude!
Organiser's Description
The fifteenth 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).
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