Kids' Food Basket 20th Annual Gobble Wobble 5k Run & Walk
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble 5k Run & Walk, taking place on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025, in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Kent! This beloved event invites everyone—friends, family, neighbors, and even furry companions—to join in the fun as they run, walk, or wobble their way to the finish line.
In addition to the 5k, there's a special treat for our younger participants: the Widdle Wobble, a free event for kids aged 12 and under! All proceeds from the Gobble Wobble will benefit Kids Food Basket, an organization dedicated to ensuring that children and families have access to healthy food. Together, we can help create a hunger-free West Michigan while enjoying a festive and active start to the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference and have a great time—mark your calendars and join us for this joyful celebration!
In addition to the 5k, there's a special treat for our younger participants: the Widdle Wobble, a free event for kids aged 12 and under! All proceeds from the Gobble Wobble will benefit Kids Food Basket, an organization dedicated to ensuring that children and families have access to healthy food. Together, we can help create a hunger-free West Michigan while enjoying a festive and active start to the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference and have a great time—mark your calendars and join us for this joyful celebration!
Organiser's Description
Join Kids Food Basket (KFB) on the most popular running day of the year as we officially host the 20th annual Gobble Wobble fun run and walk.We invite friends, family, neighbors and even furry friends to once again run, walk or wobble to the finish line on Thanksgiving morning! We also invite all kids 12 and under to participate in our Widdle Wobble! This event is open to all youth and is free of charge. Follow KFB for updates about registration and reach out to [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.
All proceeds from the Gobble Wobble will go directly to Kids Food Basket.
Kids Food Basket exists to increase children's and families' access to healthy food. Our core belief is that food is a right, not a privilege. Because that is not yet a reality, we mobilize human and financial resources to break down barriers that cause food insecurity. Our services include our flagship Sack Supper program, community-driven farming, family food provision and educational programming. Collectively, we are working toward realizing a hunger-free West Michigan for all.
We look forward to running with you on Thanksgiving morning!
All proceeds from the Gobble Wobble will go directly to Kids Food Basket.
Kids Food Basket exists to increase children's and families' access to healthy food. Our core belief is that food is a right, not a privilege. Because that is not yet a reality, we mobilize human and financial resources to break down barriers that cause food insecurity. Our services include our flagship Sack Supper program, community-driven farming, family food provision and educational programming. Collectively, we are working toward realizing a hunger-free West Michigan for all.
We look forward to running with you on Thanksgiving morning!
Races
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2025 Kids' Food Basket Gobble Wobble 5k Run & Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS SOON -
2025 Kids' Food Basket Widdle Wobble Kids Run
Incl. Youth T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
Free
OPENS SOONWe welcome all youth to join us in the Free Widdle Wobble fun run!
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