The ODO Gobbler Run & Ruck
- Date Sat 29th November 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location South Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Price $16.90 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
The race day festivities kick off with packet pickup options on Friday from 4-6 PM or race morning at 8:30 AM. With a registration fee of just $40, you can secure your spot for a day filled with fun, food, and friendly competition. Enjoy a fabulous finish line party featuring endless bowls of chili, s'mores, and a freshly-brewed pint or non-alcoholic beverages. Additionally, all participants who register by November 15 will receive a unique wood-composite bowl and a cool finisher's patch or medal. Kids can join the fun too with the Lil Gobblers Activity Program, which keeps them entertained during the races. Don't miss out on this memorable event that celebrates friendship and community!
Organiser's Description
OPTION #1: FRIDAY FROM 4-6PM AT HOPS ON THE HILL BREWERY
OPTION #2: RACE MORNING BEGINNING AT 8:30AM
WE WILL OFFER RACE DAY REGISTRATION AS WELL - PLEASE BRING $40 CASH.
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Open Doors Outdoors final event of the year lets also make it our biggest!
Burn off those Thanksgiving feast calories with this off-road adventure through the beautiful farm lands of South Glastonbury beginning and ending at the Hops on the Hill Brewery.
Ruck or run your choice of distances including 5k or 5-mile, then enjoy a fabulous finish line party with endless bowls of chili (meat and veggie options), smores and a freshly-brewed pint from Hops on the Hill Brewery (non-alcoholic beverages available too). All participants who register by November 15 are guaranteed a cool wood-composite bowl for your post-race chili from Maple Origins - a veteran/family-owned business located in Southington - and a cool finisher's patch (ruck) or medal (run).
Race is professionally timed and the top 3 Male & Female Finishers in each event win huge homemade pies donated by Lyman Orchards; overall winners earn ODO swag too!
The 5-mile races begin at 10:00am; 5k at 10:15am and Kids Run at 11:15am
Registration fee is $40 - day of registration is $45. Soup bowl & patch/medal are NOT guaranteed for those who register after November 15.
The Lil Gobblers Activity Program is back again this year!! This special program for kids aged 4+ will keep them entertained (and safe) while Mom/Dad run/ruck. Kids program begins at 10am and culminates with the kids run at 11:15am. Cost for the Kids Activity Program is $15/child.
This race will forever hold a special place in our hearts as we celebrate the life of our friend and brother Henry Bender who was taken from us too soon.
_"There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they are gone that light remains" _
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Locally Made Chili Bowl
Sat 29th November 2025 (10:15AM EST)
$43.40
OPENS 11 SEP -
5k Ruck
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Locally Made Chili Bowl
Sat 29th November 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$43.40
OPENS 11 SEP -
5-Mile Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Locally Made Chili Bowl
Sat 29th November 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$43.40
OPENS 11 SEP -
Lil Gobbler Kids Program (Includes Fun Run)
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 29th November 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$16.90
OPENS 11 SEPKids have the option of running 1/2 mile or 1 mile
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