Gobble on the Green 5K

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Cashiers, North Carolina
  • Price Free - $38.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities with the Gobble on the Green 5K, taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the picturesque town of Cashiers, Jackson. This exciting turkey-trot is the perfect way to enjoy the holiday spirit while staying active with family and friends. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled 5K Run/Walk that winds through the scenic Village Green, a beautiful park that hosts a variety of community events throughout the year.

While the registration deadline for t-shirts has passed, there’s still plenty of reasons to join in on the fun! Early check-in is available on November 26 from 3-6 PM, ensuring that everyone is ready for the race on Thanksgiving morning. Awards will be given to the top two overall winners, along with age group prizes, and participants will have the chance to win fantastic door prizes from local businesses. So gather your loved ones, lace up your running shoes, and join us for a memorable morning of health, community, and Thanksgiving cheer at Gobble on the Green! Don’t miss out on this chance to make lasting memoriesβ€”register now and be part of the celebration!

Organiser's Description

Turkey, cornbread dressing, pumpkin pie, football, and family time there are so many reasons to love Thanksgiving! Did we mention pie? Each family has its own activities and traditions to look forward to. The Village Green offers a 5K Run/Walk turkey-trot, Gobble On the Green!



T-SHIRTS: THE FINAL T-SHIRT ORDER WAS PLACED AT 1:00PM ON NOV. 7TH. ADDITIONAL T-SHIRTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY THIS YEAR. T-SHIRTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 12TH.

While extra t-shirts will not be available on race day this year, we still invite you to sign up and be part of the Thanksgiving Day fun! Don't miss out on this exciting eventregister today and join us for a memorable race experience!



PRE-RACE CHECK IN: Early check in will be available on Wednesday, November 26th from 3-6pm at The Village Green Lewis Hall (Address: 160 Frank Allen Road in Cashiers). Here, participants will receive their bibs and t-shirts. Participants are strongly encouraged to check in early on November 26th to ensure an on-time race start on Thanksgiving morning.



Race day check-in will be available inside Lewis Hall from 7:30AM-8:45AM!



EVENT AND COURSE DETAILS: The race course map and written directions are attached included on this race website. There will be signage and volunteers posted along the racecourse to assist with directions.



If you are a parent with a stroller, please start the race at the back of the group. Please keep in mind that some area of the race are gravel, grass, dirt, and paved. Also, while we are a dog friendly park, due to the number of participants, there is no dog participation in this event. _If spectators must bring their dog, they must be leashed and under control of their owner at all times. _



AWARDS: The top two overall winners (male and female) will receive pies in addition to race medals. Age level awards will be given to the top two finishers (male and female) in 7 age groups.



Four door prizes from local businesses will be given based on random bib number drawings.



_**PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN DOOR PRIZES AND AWARDS**_



All participants' race times will be posted to the Gobble on The Green Run Sign Up website post race. Thank you for participating in the 2024 Gobble on The Green!



Most of all, thank you for your support of The Village Green, a 501c3 non-profit park system. Your registration in Gobble allows The Village Green to operate and maintain a 13+ acre nonprofit park that is open 365 days a year for free, where over 270 days of free community events occur! We look forward to seeing you bright and early on Thanksgiving to _Gobble on The Green_! This event is held rain or shine!

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $38.50

  • Junior Warrior Course

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:30AM EST)

    Free

    OPENS 17 OCT

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Location

The Village Green Commons, 160 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, 28717, NC, United States

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