Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5K & Fun Run
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Alpharetta, Georgia
- Price $28.60 - $56.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5K & Fun Run on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the vibrant community of Alpharetta, Forsyth! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to kick off their Thanksgiving celebrations with a spirited 5K run and a fun run for kids aged 10 and under. The 5K race kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 9:15 AM, ensuring a morning filled with fitness and fun.
All 5K participants will receive a cozy crewneck sweatshirt and a custom finisher medal, while kids will also get a fun run medal—guaranteed for those registered by November 21. This year, all proceeds will benefit Meals by Grace, supporting those in need in our community. The race will take place at Halcyon, with ample free parking options available nearby. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather with friends and family, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and give back while you celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving!
All 5K participants will receive a cozy crewneck sweatshirt and a custom finisher medal, while kids will also get a fun run medal—guaranteed for those registered by November 21. This year, all proceeds will benefit Meals by Grace, supporting those in need in our community. The race will take place at Halcyon, with ample free parking options available nearby. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather with friends and family, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and give back while you celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR 10TH ANNUAL GOBBLE WOBBLE EVENT ON THANKSGIVING DAY (THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025)!
5K participants will receive a crewneck sweatshirt and custom finisher medal. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a crewneck sweatshirt and a fun run medal (guaranteed if registered by November 21, 2025)
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ALL DONATIONS WILL BENEFIT MEALS BY GRACE. WWW.MEALSBYGRACE.ORG
RACE LOCATION AND PARKING
Halcyon [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Halcyon/@34.110717,-84.2242954,3781m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f59db4a33f8869:0x323253e0954fb917!8m2!3d34.110717!4d-84.2242954!16s%2Fg%2F11h4qhw4d0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
6365 Halcyon Way
Alpharetta, GA 30005
The starting line is at the surface parking lot behind Cherry Street Brewpub.
Free parking is available in the parking garage at Halcyon adjacent to the Village Green behind the CMX CineBistro, at the Big Creek Greenway Halcyon Trailhead parking lot, in available lots across Ronald Reagan Blvd along McFarland Parkway, and across McFarland Parkway along Bluegrass Valley Parkway. PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED TO CARPOOL TO THIS EVENT.
PLEASE DON'T PARK AT LOCATIONS THAT ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS ON THANKSGIVING DAY OR IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
EXPECT DELAYS AFTER FINISHING YOUR RACE AND NAVIGATING YOUR WAY OUT OF THE PARKING GARAGE. WE ENCOURAGE ALL OF YOU TO PARK AWAY FROM THE PARKING GARAGE AS THIS WILL BE THE QUICKEST WAY OUT.
More location details can be found HERE [https://www.northgarunningco.com/halcyon-parking]
RACE START TIMES
5K WALK/RUN: 8:00 AM **
KIDS FUN RUN (10 & UNDER): 9:15 AM
**5K runners will be assigned to a Corral based on the estimated finish time submitted during registration. Starting Corrals will be pre-assigned, and your assigned Corral will be indicated on your race bib. The starting area will be sectioned off with signs to direct runners to their assigned Corral. Announcements will be made before the start of the 5K directing participants as to how they should line up. When lining up for this event, please position yourself in your assigned Corral as indicated on your race bib (Corral A, Corral B, Corral C, etc.).
If you are running with a friend or family member assigned to a different Corral, you are welcome to start together in the later Corral. Please don't move to an earlier Corral. Those with strollers should line up at the back of their assigned Corral. Chipped timing bibs will be used for this event.
YOUR OFFICIAL RACE TIME DOES NOT START UNTIL YOU CROSS THE STARTING LINE.
REGISTRATION
* CUTOFF FOR FINISHER MEDAL AND RACE SHIRT IS NOVEMBER 21, 2025!
* For all events, if your desired shirt size is available from the drop-down menu during race registration, you will receive that size shirt at packet pickup. If a shirt size is listed as "Sold Out" please select an alternative size as your desired shirt is unavailable.
* Register early to take advantage of discounts and guarantee your shirt and finisher medal!
5K participants will receive a crewneck sweatshirt and custom finisher medal. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a crewneck sweatshirt and a fun run medal.
**PARTICIPANTS ARE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT IF REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 21ST AT 11:59 PM
**GUARANTEED FINISHER MEDAL IF REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 21ST AT 11:59 PM.
PACKET PICKUP
AT BIG PEACH RUNNING CO. - CUMMING (5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Big+Peach+Running+Co.+-+Cumming/@34.174673,-84.1859495,3778m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f59ca1c5e90b29:0x4f955d60fd701ccf!8m2!3d34.174673!4d-84.1859495!16s%2Fg%2F11bxf4m7n1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
* Saturday, November 22nd from 12 PM to 5 PM
* Sunday, November 23rd from 12 PM to 5 PM
* Monday, November 24th from 12 PM to 5 PM
* Tuesday, November 25th from 12 PM to 5PM
* Wednesday, November 26th from 12PM to 5PM
AT BIG PEACH WALK, RUN, HIKE - DAWSONVILLE (145 Forest Blvd #210, Dawsonville, GA 30534 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Big+Peach+Running+Co.+-+Dawsonville/@34.3514624,-84.0449924,3770m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f589196fa004c7:0x284feb9978a1e3f6!8m2!3d34.3514624!4d-84.0449924!16s%2Fg%2F11l37hrmzm?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D])
* Saturday, November 22nd from 12 PM to 5 PM
* Sunday, November 23rd from 12 PM to 5 PM
* Monday, November 24th from 12 PM to 5 PM
* Tuesday, November 25th from 12 PM to 5PM
* Wednesday, November 26th from 12PM to 5PM
THERE WILL NOT BE RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP
Packets for VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS not picked up in-store will be mailed after November 30th
Please note that we will not be exchanging t-shirt sizes at packet pickup. If we have extras after the race, you may go to the Big Peach tent following the race to see if your size is available for exchange.
Packets for in-person participants not picked up during packet pickup will be donated.
RESTROOMS
* Full-service restrooms are located inside The Market Hall, adjacent to the coffee shop near the start/finish line.
* Portable toilets will be adjacent to the Big Creek Greenway Halcyon Trailhead facility (6265 Cortland Walk, Alpharetta, GA 30005 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/6265+Cortland+Walk,+Alpharetta,+GA+30005/@34.1097749,-84.2223953,945m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f59c297c37d717:0xd299d545aa38adc8!8m2!3d34.1097749!4d-84.2223953!16s%2Fg%2F11s51yl72j?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] - across Ronald Reagan Blvd from the Halcyon). This is approximately a 4-minute walk to/from the starting line.
* THE RESTROOMS INSIDE THE MARKET HALL WILL BE BUSY. For shorter wait times, we advise you to use the facilities located at the Big Creek Greenway Halcyon Trailhead.
AWARDS
* Overall male/female
* Overall masters male/female
* 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age group awards in 5-year increments for the 5K
***PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT HAVE AN AWARD CEREMONY ON RACE DAY. Overall and Age Group Awards will be available for pick up during regular store hours at Big Peach Running Co. - Cumming beginning Friday, November 28th. If you are from out of town, please let us know via email ([email protected]) and we can mail your award.
EVENTS WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE
RACE OFFICIALS MAY CANCEL, DELAY, OR CHANGE THE EVENT IF THE EVENT IS CONSIDERED NOT SAFE FOR THE PUBLIC.
***Please check back for updates regarding this event as details are subject to change***
5K participants will receive a crewneck sweatshirt and custom finisher medal. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a crewneck sweatshirt and a fun run medal (guaranteed if registered by November 21, 2025)
*
ALL DONATIONS WILL BENEFIT MEALS BY GRACE. WWW.MEALSBYGRACE.ORG
RACE LOCATION AND PARKING
Halcyon [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Halcyon/@34.110717,-84.2242954,3781m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f59db4a33f8869:0x323253e0954fb917!8m2!3d34.110717!4d-84.2242954!16s%2Fg%2F11h4qhw4d0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
6365 Halcyon Way
Alpharetta, GA 30005
The starting line is at the surface parking lot behind Cherry Street Brewpub.
Free parking is available in the parking garage at Halcyon adjacent to the Village Green behind the CMX CineBistro, at the Big Creek Greenway Halcyon Trailhead parking lot, in available lots across Ronald Reagan Blvd along McFarland Parkway, and across McFarland Parkway along Bluegrass Valley Parkway. PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED TO CARPOOL TO THIS EVENT.
PLEASE DON'T PARK AT LOCATIONS THAT ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS ON THANKSGIVING DAY OR IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
EXPECT DELAYS AFTER FINISHING YOUR RACE AND NAVIGATING YOUR WAY OUT OF THE PARKING GARAGE. WE ENCOURAGE ALL OF YOU TO PARK AWAY FROM THE PARKING GARAGE AS THIS WILL BE THE QUICKEST WAY OUT.
More location details can be found HERE [https://www.northgarunningco.com/halcyon-parking]
RACE START TIMES
5K WALK/RUN: 8:00 AM **
KIDS FUN RUN (10 & UNDER): 9:15 AM
**5K runners will be assigned to a Corral based on the estimated finish time submitted during registration. Starting Corrals will be pre-assigned, and your assigned Corral will be indicated on your race bib. The starting area will be sectioned off with signs to direct runners to their assigned Corral. Announcements will be made before the start of the 5K directing participants as to how they should line up. When lining up for this event, please position yourself in your assigned Corral as indicated on your race bib (Corral A, Corral B, Corral C, etc.).
If you are running with a friend or family member assigned to a different Corral, you are welcome to start together in the later Corral. Please don't move to an earlier Corral. Those with strollers should line up at the back of their assigned Corral. Chipped timing bibs will be used for this event.
YOUR OFFICIAL RACE TIME DOES NOT START UNTIL YOU CROSS THE STARTING LINE.
REGISTRATION
* CUTOFF FOR FINISHER MEDAL AND RACE SHIRT IS NOVEMBER 21, 2025!
* For all events, if your desired shirt size is available from the drop-down menu during race registration, you will receive that size shirt at packet pickup. If a shirt size is listed as "Sold Out" please select an alternative size as your desired shirt is unavailable.
* Register early to take advantage of discounts and guarantee your shirt and finisher medal!
5K participants will receive a crewneck sweatshirt and custom finisher medal. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a crewneck sweatshirt and a fun run medal.
**PARTICIPANTS ARE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT IF REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 21ST AT 11:59 PM
**GUARANTEED FINISHER MEDAL IF REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 21ST AT 11:59 PM.
PACKET PICKUP
AT BIG PEACH RUNNING CO. - CUMMING (5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Big+Peach+Running+Co.+-+Cumming/@34.174673,-84.1859495,3778m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f59ca1c5e90b29:0x4f955d60fd701ccf!8m2!3d34.174673!4d-84.1859495!16s%2Fg%2F11bxf4m7n1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
* Saturday, November 22nd from 12 PM to 5 PM
* Sunday, November 23rd from 12 PM to 5 PM
* Monday, November 24th from 12 PM to 5 PM
* Tuesday, November 25th from 12 PM to 5PM
* Wednesday, November 26th from 12PM to 5PM
AT BIG PEACH WALK, RUN, HIKE - DAWSONVILLE (145 Forest Blvd #210, Dawsonville, GA 30534 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Big+Peach+Running+Co.+-+Dawsonville/@34.3514624,-84.0449924,3770m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f589196fa004c7:0x284feb9978a1e3f6!8m2!3d34.3514624!4d-84.0449924!16s%2Fg%2F11l37hrmzm?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D])
* Saturday, November 22nd from 12 PM to 5 PM
* Sunday, November 23rd from 12 PM to 5 PM
* Monday, November 24th from 12 PM to 5 PM
* Tuesday, November 25th from 12 PM to 5PM
* Wednesday, November 26th from 12PM to 5PM
THERE WILL NOT BE RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP
Packets for VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS not picked up in-store will be mailed after November 30th
Please note that we will not be exchanging t-shirt sizes at packet pickup. If we have extras after the race, you may go to the Big Peach tent following the race to see if your size is available for exchange.
Packets for in-person participants not picked up during packet pickup will be donated.
RESTROOMS
* Full-service restrooms are located inside The Market Hall, adjacent to the coffee shop near the start/finish line.
* Portable toilets will be adjacent to the Big Creek Greenway Halcyon Trailhead facility (6265 Cortland Walk, Alpharetta, GA 30005 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/6265+Cortland+Walk,+Alpharetta,+GA+30005/@34.1097749,-84.2223953,945m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f59c297c37d717:0xd299d545aa38adc8!8m2!3d34.1097749!4d-84.2223953!16s%2Fg%2F11s51yl72j?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] - across Ronald Reagan Blvd from the Halcyon). This is approximately a 4-minute walk to/from the starting line.
* THE RESTROOMS INSIDE THE MARKET HALL WILL BE BUSY. For shorter wait times, we advise you to use the facilities located at the Big Creek Greenway Halcyon Trailhead.
AWARDS
* Overall male/female
* Overall masters male/female
* 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age group awards in 5-year increments for the 5K
***PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT HAVE AN AWARD CEREMONY ON RACE DAY. Overall and Age Group Awards will be available for pick up during regular store hours at Big Peach Running Co. - Cumming beginning Friday, November 28th. If you are from out of town, please let us know via email ([email protected]) and we can mail your award.
EVENTS WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE
RACE OFFICIALS MAY CANCEL, DELAY, OR CHANGE THE EVENT IF THE EVENT IS CONSIDERED NOT SAFE FOR THE PUBLIC.
***Please check back for updates regarding this event as details are subject to change***
Races
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Kids 1K Fun Run
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Crew Neck Sweatshirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:15AM EST)
$28.60
CLOSED -
5k
Incl. $6.00 Fee & Crew Neck Sweatshirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$56.00
CLOSEDThis full-price option includes a crewneck sweatshirt and a finisher medal. Shirt sizes are limited. Registrants will receive the shirt size they select during registration. If a shirt size is listed as "Sold Out", choose an alternate size OR register for the discounted No Shirt/No Medal event option. -
5K Virtual Run
Incl. $4.80 Fee & Crew Neck Sweatshirt
$44.80
CLOSEDThis full-price option includes a crewneck sweatshirt and a finisher medal. Shirt sizes are limited. Registrants will receive the shirt size they select during registration. If a shirt size is listed as "Sold Out", choose an alternate size OR register for the discounted No Shirt/No Medal event option. -
5K No Shirt/No Medal
Incl. $3.60 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$28.60
CLOSEDParticipants in this event will NOT get a race shirt OR finisher medal. Participants who qualify WILL BE eligible to receive overall or age group awards. -
Kids 1K Fun Run No Shirt/No Medal
Incl. $3.60 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:15AM EST)
$28.60
CLOSEDParticipants in this event will NOT get a race shirt OR finisher medal. Participants who qualify WILL BE eligible to receive overall or age group awards.
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