The Gobbler Classic 5K Run/Walk
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Dyer, Indiana
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 21st Annual Gobbler Classic 5K Run/Walk on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Dyer, Lake! This Thanksgiving tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages to lace up their shoes and hit the pavement at Faith Church Dyer, all while supporting a noble cause. Last year, participants raised over $44,000 for local food pantries, and weβre excited to continue this impactful legacy.
The event kicks off with check-in from 7:00 to 7:45 AM, followed by the race starting at 8:00 AM. Participants can enjoy complimentary food and beverages post-race, and awards will be presented to both male and female winners across a variety of age brackets, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine! With strollers welcome on the 5K route, this family-friendly event promises a fun-filled morning for all. Donβt miss out on the excitementβgrab your gobbler swag and be part of this amazing community celebration!
The event kicks off with check-in from 7:00 to 7:45 AM, followed by the race starting at 8:00 AM. Participants can enjoy complimentary food and beverages post-race, and awards will be presented to both male and female winners across a variety of age brackets, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine! With strollers welcome on the 5K route, this family-friendly event promises a fun-filled morning for all. Donβt miss out on the excitementβgrab your gobbler swag and be part of this amazing community celebration!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 21ST ANNUAL GOBBLER CLASSIC! GRAB YOUR RUNNING OR WALKING SHOES, YOUR GOBBLER SWAG AND HIT THE PAVEMENT WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS AT FAITH CHURCH DYER ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 AS WE CONTINUE OUR THANKSGIVING TRADITION OF THE GOBBLER CLASSIC 5K WALK/RUN. THIS RACE HAS BECOME A STAPLE FOR MANY, AS WE RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES IN FAITH CHURCH COMMUNITIES. LAST YEAR WE RAISED OVER $44,000!!!- A NEW RECORD FOR OUR THANKSGIVING TRADITION. _(NOTE: SHIRT AVAILABILITY IS NOTED IN REAL TIME; QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 1,050 PARTICIPANTS.)_
GOBBLER SCHEDULE
7-7:45 AM | CHECK-IN
8 AM | RACE START TIME
_POST RACE ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & BEVERAGE IN THE ATRIUM._
9:10 AM | AWARDS
AWARDS
AWARDS ARE PRESENTED TO BOTH A MALE AND FEMALE WINNER IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AGE BRACKETS: 9 & UNDER; 10-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; AND 65 & OLDER. AWARDS ARE ALSO GIVEN TO THE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS.
PACKET PICK-UP
WE WILL BE OFFERING PACKET PICK-UP THIS YEAR. AN EMAIL REMINDER WILL BE COMMUNICATED CLOSER TO THE EVENT BUT CURRENT PACKET PICK-UP TIMES ARE SET FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 | 12-7 PM AND WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 | 12-7 PM.
FAQS
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED? STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED ON THE 5K ROUTE. WE ASK FOR THOSE PUSHING A STROLLER TO LINE UP WITH THE WALKERS OR BEHIND THE RUNNERS, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO RUN.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED? WE LOVE DOGS BUT WE REQUEST ALL FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS STAY AT HOME. FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON FAITH CHURCH PROPERTY DURING THE EVENT, BOTH THE RACE ROUTE AND INSIDE THE CHURCH.
CAN I VOLUNTEER? YES! VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE ANY EVENT A SUCCESS! WE COULD USE ASSISTANCE WITH CHECK-IN, RACE ROUTE MARSHALS, BEVERAGE SET-UP, GIVEAWAY DISTRIBUTION, ETC. EMAIL [email protected].
CAN I USE A DRONE? TECHNOLOGY CAN BE SUPER COOL, ESPECIALLY FROM A BIRD'S EYE VIEW; HOWEVER, DUE TO INSURANCE RESTRICTIONS, DRONES ARE PROHIBITED.
GOBBLER SCHEDULE
7-7:45 AM | CHECK-IN
8 AM | RACE START TIME
_POST RACE ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & BEVERAGE IN THE ATRIUM._
9:10 AM | AWARDS
AWARDS
AWARDS ARE PRESENTED TO BOTH A MALE AND FEMALE WINNER IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AGE BRACKETS: 9 & UNDER; 10-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; AND 65 & OLDER. AWARDS ARE ALSO GIVEN TO THE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS.
PACKET PICK-UP
WE WILL BE OFFERING PACKET PICK-UP THIS YEAR. AN EMAIL REMINDER WILL BE COMMUNICATED CLOSER TO THE EVENT BUT CURRENT PACKET PICK-UP TIMES ARE SET FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 | 12-7 PM AND WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 | 12-7 PM.
FAQS
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED? STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED ON THE 5K ROUTE. WE ASK FOR THOSE PUSHING A STROLLER TO LINE UP WITH THE WALKERS OR BEHIND THE RUNNERS, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO RUN.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED? WE LOVE DOGS BUT WE REQUEST ALL FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS STAY AT HOME. FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON FAITH CHURCH PROPERTY DURING THE EVENT, BOTH THE RACE ROUTE AND INSIDE THE CHURCH.
CAN I VOLUNTEER? YES! VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE ANY EVENT A SUCCESS! WE COULD USE ASSISTANCE WITH CHECK-IN, RACE ROUTE MARSHALS, BEVERAGE SET-UP, GIVEAWAY DISTRIBUTION, ETC. EMAIL [email protected].
CAN I USE A DRONE? TECHNOLOGY CAN BE SUPER COOL, ESPECIALLY FROM A BIRD'S EYE VIEW; HOWEVER, DUE TO INSURANCE RESTRICTIONS, DRONES ARE PROHIBITED.
Races
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The Gobbler Classic 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & 20th Anniversary Limited Edition T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
OPENS 13 SEPShirt availability is noted in real time (shirts are guaranteed to the first 1,000 who register; sizing not guaranteed).
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