Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Lexington, Virginia
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Bring the whole family, including strollers and well-behaved pets on a leash, as you enjoy the beautiful fall scenery. All pre-registered 5K participants will receive a long-sleeve race t-shirt (while supplies last), and there will be awards for overall and age group winners in the 5K. After the race, participants can enjoy post-race refreshments and capture memories with the Gobble Wobble turkey mascot. Don't miss out on this exciting event that combines fitness and family fun while ensuring youβre back home in time to savor your Thanksgiving feast!
Organiser's Description
The Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees [https://lexrockjaycees.org/] are excited to be continuing Lexington's best Thanksgiving tradition with the 14TH ANNUAL LEXINGTON GOBBLE WOBBLE 5K!
On Thanksgiving Day, we will be hosting both a 5k (walk or run) and Children's Fun Run, making this a community event the whole family can participate in! So come out and enjoy the festivities, but don't worry, we'll still get you home in time to put the turkey in the oven!
_*Children's Fun Run Registration will be available starting at 7:30am of the day of the race, and a guardian must be present to sign the waiver. _
OPEN TO RUNNERS/WALKERS OF ALL ABILITIES. STROLLERS WELCOME. PETS ON A LEASH ARE WELCOME.
SCHEDULE
* 7:30am - Registration Opens (5K & Children's Fun Run)
* 8:30am - Childrens Fun Run Start
* 8:45am - Warm-up
* 9:00am - 5K Race Start
* Awards presentation & photos with Gobble Wobble turkey mascot to follow.
RACE AMENITIES:
* Chip timed
* Pre-registered 5k participants will receive long-sleeve race t-shirt WHILE supplies last (MUST REGISTER BY NOV. 1ST TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT)***
* Post-race water and refreshments
* Overall and age group awards in the 5k
***The deadline to receive a t-shirt is November 1st. If you register after that date, we cannot guarantee a Gobble Wobble t-shirt but will have extra shirts available while supplies last. Sponsors must send in materials by Sunday, Oct. 26 to be included on t-shirts.
PACKET PICK-UP
* Tuesday, November 25 at Lex Running Shop from 3-5 pm
* WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT LEX RUNNING SHOP FROM 3-5 PM
* DAY OF PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 7:30 AM AT MAURY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
**Have questions? We'd love to answer them! Send us an email at: [email protected]!**
Races
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Lexington Gobble Wobble 5K and Kids Fun Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
The race begins and ends at Maury River Middle/Upper Lot and runs through a scenic downtown.
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600 Waddell Street, Lexington, VA 24450, Upper Maury River Middle School Parking Lot, Lexington, 24450, VA, United States
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