The Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date Sun 22nd November 2026
- Time 6:30AM EST
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $55.37
- Races 5 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 11th Annual Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, taking place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the picturesque Mereworth Farm in Lexington, Fayette. This exciting event promises an unforgettable experience as participants race through the scenic beauty of bluegrass horse country, making it the perfect way to earn your Thanksgiving feast! With distances for every fitness level—choose from a challenging half marathon, a fun 10K, or a family-friendly 5K—everyone can join in the fun.
Expect an array of fantastic race features, including finisher's medals for all participants, commemorative long-sleeved performance shirts, and a lively atmosphere with music from DJ James Hummel. Enjoy delicious Berserker Brew coffee and hot cocoa after the race while connecting with fellow runners and supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit New Vocations Racehorse Adoption. Plus, there’s an option to participate virtually, allowing you to run on your own schedule! Mark your calendars for this thrilling day of food, fun, and fellowship in Lexington’s stunning horse country!
Expect an array of fantastic race features, including finisher's medals for all participants, commemorative long-sleeved performance shirts, and a lively atmosphere with music from DJ James Hummel. Enjoy delicious Berserker Brew coffee and hot cocoa after the race while connecting with fellow runners and supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit New Vocations Racehorse Adoption. Plus, there’s an option to participate virtually, allowing you to run on your own schedule! Mark your calendars for this thrilling day of food, fun, and fellowship in Lexington’s stunning horse country!
Organiser's Description
THANKSGIVING WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN!
Join us for the 11TH ANNUAL GOBBLER HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2026, at 8:30am at Mereworth Farm in West Lexington. Earn your Thanksgiving feast the following Thursday with a scenic Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K through beautiful bluegrass horse country.
RACE FEATURES:
* SCENIC COUNTRY COURSE THROUGH HORSE COUNTRY
* START/FINISH ON MEREWORTH FARM (HOME OF NEW VOCATIONS RACEHORSE ADOPTION)
* FINISHER'S MEDALS FOR ALL 3 RACES
* COMMEMORATIVE LONG SLEEVED PERFORMANCE RACE SHIRTS
* DJ JAMES HUMMEL/FREESTYLE ENTERTAINMENT
* FREE RACE PHOTOS (RUBY CLINE-EATON AND JA LAUB PHOTOGRAPHY)
* A DISTANCE FOR EVERYONE --- HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND VIRTUAL OPTION
* OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR ALL 3 RACES (5-YEAR AGE DIVISIONS)
* BERSERKER BREW COFFEE & HOT COCOA
* FOOD, FUN AND FELLOWSHIP FOR A GREAT CAUSE
In addition to our in-person race, we are also providing a VIRTUAL OPTION for those who can't join us in person (or who are not ready for an in-person race). Those who register as a virtual participant can run/walk/hike their race on their own schedule and on their own course. Virtual participants will earn a commemorative shirt and finisher's medal. We will mail out virtual packets to those who live outside of the Central Kentucky area. The registration fee for the virtual race (any distance) is $45.
Our race charitable beneficiaries will be NEW VOCATIONS RACEHORSE ADOPTION. Read more about this worthy local charity below.
Our scenic half marathon course will traverse through beautiful horse country and past a number of our horse farms.
IMPORTANT NOTE: BECAUSE OUR RACE STARTS AND FINISHES ON A HORSE FARM, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS RACE AS THEIR PRESENCE COULD DISTURB THE HORSES.
Commemorative long-sleeved shirts (men's/women's sized) are on a first come, first served basis. When you register if your size is not available, you can either select another size or "no shirt option" to SAVE $5.00. We will have a SHIRT SWAP immediately following the race for anyone who either did not receive a shirt or got a size that they would like to trade with another participant. If we have race no shows, their shirts will be available for swap following the race.
There will be a 15 minute/mile (3:15 total time) pace limit imposed for the half marathon race per contract with the City of Lexington. Walkers and strollers are welcomed in the 10K and 5K races. No dogs are allowed.
PACKET PICKUP - 3 ADVANCED OPPORTUNITIES TO PICKUP FOR YOU AND FRIENDS/FAMILY
* THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH FROM 5-7PM AT J&H RUNNING COMPANY (197 MOORE DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40503)
* FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH FROM 4-6PM AT J&H RUNNING COMPANY (197 MOORE DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40503)
* SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST FROM 1-4PM AT J&H RUNNING COMPANY (197 MOORE DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40503)
THERE WILL ALSO BE LIMITED RACE DAY PPU FROM 7:15-8:30AM MOSTLY DESIGNED FOR OUR OUT OF TOWN/OUT OF STATE RUNNERS. THIS WILL BE A MEREWORTH FARM OUR RACE VENUE.
HALF MARATHON COURSE CLICK HERE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/521696]
10K COURSE CLICK HERE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/521948]
5K COURSE CLICK HERE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/718663]
VOLUNTEERING Please consider volunteering for our benefiting charities at this race (or having friends/family do so). Our race day shift generally runs from 6:30am-12:00pm. Once you sign up, we'll be in touch with you about more details, duties, etc...
Join us for the 11TH ANNUAL GOBBLER HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2026, at 8:30am at Mereworth Farm in West Lexington. Earn your Thanksgiving feast the following Thursday with a scenic Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K through beautiful bluegrass horse country.
RACE FEATURES:
* SCENIC COUNTRY COURSE THROUGH HORSE COUNTRY
* START/FINISH ON MEREWORTH FARM (HOME OF NEW VOCATIONS RACEHORSE ADOPTION)
* FINISHER'S MEDALS FOR ALL 3 RACES
* COMMEMORATIVE LONG SLEEVED PERFORMANCE RACE SHIRTS
* DJ JAMES HUMMEL/FREESTYLE ENTERTAINMENT
* FREE RACE PHOTOS (RUBY CLINE-EATON AND JA LAUB PHOTOGRAPHY)
* A DISTANCE FOR EVERYONE --- HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND VIRTUAL OPTION
* OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR ALL 3 RACES (5-YEAR AGE DIVISIONS)
* BERSERKER BREW COFFEE & HOT COCOA
* FOOD, FUN AND FELLOWSHIP FOR A GREAT CAUSE
In addition to our in-person race, we are also providing a VIRTUAL OPTION for those who can't join us in person (or who are not ready for an in-person race). Those who register as a virtual participant can run/walk/hike their race on their own schedule and on their own course. Virtual participants will earn a commemorative shirt and finisher's medal. We will mail out virtual packets to those who live outside of the Central Kentucky area. The registration fee for the virtual race (any distance) is $45.
Our race charitable beneficiaries will be NEW VOCATIONS RACEHORSE ADOPTION. Read more about this worthy local charity below.
Our scenic half marathon course will traverse through beautiful horse country and past a number of our horse farms.
IMPORTANT NOTE: BECAUSE OUR RACE STARTS AND FINISHES ON A HORSE FARM, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS RACE AS THEIR PRESENCE COULD DISTURB THE HORSES.
Commemorative long-sleeved shirts (men's/women's sized) are on a first come, first served basis. When you register if your size is not available, you can either select another size or "no shirt option" to SAVE $5.00. We will have a SHIRT SWAP immediately following the race for anyone who either did not receive a shirt or got a size that they would like to trade with another participant. If we have race no shows, their shirts will be available for swap following the race.
There will be a 15 minute/mile (3:15 total time) pace limit imposed for the half marathon race per contract with the City of Lexington. Walkers and strollers are welcomed in the 10K and 5K races. No dogs are allowed.
PACKET PICKUP - 3 ADVANCED OPPORTUNITIES TO PICKUP FOR YOU AND FRIENDS/FAMILY
* THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH FROM 5-7PM AT J&H RUNNING COMPANY (197 MOORE DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40503)
* FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH FROM 4-6PM AT J&H RUNNING COMPANY (197 MOORE DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40503)
* SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST FROM 1-4PM AT J&H RUNNING COMPANY (197 MOORE DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40503)
THERE WILL ALSO BE LIMITED RACE DAY PPU FROM 7:15-8:30AM MOSTLY DESIGNED FOR OUR OUT OF TOWN/OUT OF STATE RUNNERS. THIS WILL BE A MEREWORTH FARM OUR RACE VENUE.
HALF MARATHON COURSE CLICK HERE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/521696]
10K COURSE CLICK HERE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/521948]
5K COURSE CLICK HERE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/718663]
VOLUNTEERING Please consider volunteering for our benefiting charities at this race (or having friends/family do so). Our race day shift generally runs from 6:30am-12:00pm. Once you sign up, we'll be in touch with you about more details, duties, etc...
Races
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Half Marathon Run
Incl. $3.37 Fee & Dry Fit Performance Men's/Women's Cut T-Shirt
Sun 22nd November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$55.37
Chip-timed half marathon on a quiet country course through horse country. Overall & Age Group Awards. Strollers allowed, but no dogs permitted. 15 minute/mile pace limit (3 hours 15 minutes). -
10K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & Dry Fit Performance Men's/Women's Cut T-Shirt
Sun 22nd November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$40.75
Chip-timed 10K in scenic Bluegrass Country. Overall & Age Group awards. Medals for all finishers. Walkers welcomed for this distance/division. No dogs are permitted. -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Dry Fit Performance Men's/Women's Cut T-Shirt
Sun 22nd November 2026 (8:40AM EST)
$31.25
Chip-timed 5K on scenic country roads. Overall & Age Group awards. Medals for all finishers. Walkers welcomed for this distance. No dogs are permitted. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.75 Fee & Dry Fit Men's/Women's Cut Performance T-Shirt
$53.75
If you can't join us in person consider participating virtually. For a $50 donation we'll mail you your commemorative race shirt and medal and you can do your Gobbler 5K, 10K or 13.1 on your own schedule in your own hometown. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Dry Fit Men's/Women's Cut Performance T-Shirt
Sun 22nd November 2026 (6:30AM EST)
Free
If you are not racing, consider volunteering. We'll need a team of about 20 enthusiastic volunteers to make this race a success. Volunteers will work a shift on race day from 6:30am-12:00pm.
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Mereworth Farm, 719 Dolan Lane, Lexington, 40511, KY, United States
The Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
