Hyde Park's GobbleTrot 5K on Gillham Road - Thanksgiving Day
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Kansas City, Missouri
- Price $23.98 - $37.31
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the fun at the fifteenth Annual GobbleTrot 5K, taking place on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, in the beautiful Hyde Park neighborhood of Kansas City, Jackson. This family-friendly event offers both in-person and virtual options, ensuring everyone can participate in the joy of the season while supporting a great cause. The 5K run/walk course is USATF certified and will take you along picturesque Gillham Road, with chip timing for all participants. Runners and walkers will receive a long sleeve T-shirt, with awards for the top finishers in various age groups, plus special prizes for Male and Female Masters.
But that's not all! Kids can also join in on the excitement with the Children's Dash, designed for ages 8 and under, featuring short distances to keep the little ones engaged and active. Proceeds from the GobbleTrot will benefit community programs at the Pilgrim Center, making this event a great way to give back while enjoying a day of health and happiness. Don’t miss out on this festive tradition—register today and be part of an unforgettable Thanksgiving celebration!
But that's not all! Kids can also join in on the excitement with the Children's Dash, designed for ages 8 and under, featuring short distances to keep the little ones engaged and active. Proceeds from the GobbleTrot will benefit community programs at the Pilgrim Center, making this event a great way to give back while enjoying a day of health and happiness. Don’t miss out on this festive tradition—register today and be part of an unforgettable Thanksgiving celebration!
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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