Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Glenview, Illinois
- Price $16.90 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash on Thursday, November 27th, 2025, in the charming community of Glenview, Cook County. Kicking off at 8:00 AM, this festive event will take place at Jackman Park and will take participants on a scenic journey through the beautiful, tree-lined streets of the Swainwood neighborhood. With a primarily flat and paved course, the Gobbler 5K is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels, making it a fantastic way to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations.
This exciting event, organized in collaboration with the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Men's Club and the Grace Network, is not just about runningβit's about giving back! Proceeds from the race will support vital community programs, including youth initiatives and essential services for students facing hygiene insecurity in Chicago. Come enjoy a day filled with fun, fitness, and a spirit of generosity as we gather to make a positive impact in our community. Donβt miss this chance to celebrate the season and support a great cause!
This exciting event, organized in collaboration with the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Men's Club and the Grace Network, is not just about runningβit's about giving back! Proceeds from the race will support vital community programs, including youth initiatives and essential services for students facing hygiene insecurity in Chicago. Come enjoy a day filled with fun, fitness, and a spirit of generosity as we gather to make a positive impact in our community. Donβt miss this chance to celebrate the season and support a great cause!
Organiser's Description
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Mens Club, in partnership with the Grace Network, proudly announces the inaugural Glenview Gobbler 5K Run and Gobbler Dasha festive event supporting the impactful work of both organizations.
The race will take place on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27th, at 8:00 AM, beginning and ending in Jackman Park and winding through the scenic, tree-lined streets of Glenviews Swainwood neighborhood. This family-friendly run features a primarily flat, paved course, making it accessible and enjoyable for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
The OLPH Mens Club is dedicated to enriching the parish and wider community through a wide array of programs, including the School Athletic Fund, Teachers Fund, Classroom Technology upgrades, Religious Education, After School Clubs, and Roundball. The Club also provides key support to the Youth Group, Endowment Fund, Sr. Paulannes Needy Family Fund, and the parishs Capital Campaign, helping ensure meaningful spiritual, educational, and philanthropic impact.
Grace Network shares this spirit of service, operating in over 140 schools across Chicago to support students facing hygiene insecurity. Their year-round care closets provide essential health and hygiene items, helping keep kids in school, preserve dignity, and promote equityguided by the belief that small acts of grace can empower future leaders and strengthen communities from within.
The race will take place on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27th, at 8:00 AM, beginning and ending in Jackman Park and winding through the scenic, tree-lined streets of Glenviews Swainwood neighborhood. This family-friendly run features a primarily flat, paved course, making it accessible and enjoyable for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
The OLPH Mens Club is dedicated to enriching the parish and wider community through a wide array of programs, including the School Athletic Fund, Teachers Fund, Classroom Technology upgrades, Religious Education, After School Clubs, and Roundball. The Club also provides key support to the Youth Group, Endowment Fund, Sr. Paulannes Needy Family Fund, and the parishs Capital Campaign, helping ensure meaningful spiritual, educational, and philanthropic impact.
Grace Network shares this spirit of service, operating in over 140 schools across Chicago to support students facing hygiene insecurity. Their year-round care closets provide essential health and hygiene items, helping keep kids in school, preserve dignity, and promote equityguided by the belief that small acts of grace can empower future leaders and strengthen communities from within.
Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash