The Gobbler Classic 5K Run/Walk

  • Date Thu 28th November 2024
  • Location Dyer, Indiana
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the 20th Anniversary of the Gobbler Classic 5K Run/Walk on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in the beautiful Dyer, Lake area! This beloved Thanksgiving tradition invites you to lace up your running or walking shoes and enjoy a festive day filled with community spirit. Starting at 8 AM at Faith Church Dyer, participants of all ages can take part in the 5K event, which not only promises fun and fitness but also supports local food pantries, having raised over $20,000 last year alone.

After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with complimentary food and beverages in the atrium, and don't miss the awards ceremony at 9:10 AM, recognizing the top male and female finishers across various age brackets. Whether youโ€™re racing for fun, fitness, or a great cause, the Gobbler Classic is the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities while making a positive impact in the community. Mark your calendars and be part of this exciting milestone event!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 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 28 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 $20,000 - AND THIS YEAR WE LOOK TO SET A NEW RECORD IN CELEBRATION OF 20 YEARS OF THIS THANKSGIVING TRADITION.

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 26 | 12-7 PM AND WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 | 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

  • The Gobbler Classic 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & 20th Anniversary Limited Edition T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)

    $38.10

    Shirt availability is noted in real time (shirts are guaranteed to the first 1,000 who register; sizing not guaranteed).
  • The Gobbler Classic + Volunteer

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)

    Free

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Location

100 81st Ave, Dyer, 46311, IN, United States

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