The ODO Gobbler Run & Ruck
- Date Sat 30th November 2024
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location South Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Price $16.90 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the ODO Gobbler Run & Ruck on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in beautiful South Glastonbury, Capitol! This exciting off-road adventure is the perfect way to burn off those Thanksgiving feast calories while enjoying the stunning landscapes of local farmland. Participants can choose between a 5K or a 5-mile race, both starting and finishing at the Hops on the Hill Brewery, where the celebration continues with a lively finish line party.
Get ready to indulge in delicious bowls of chili, s'mores, and refreshing beverages, including freshly brewed pints from the brewery. The event features a special Lil Gobblers Activity Program for kids aged 4 and up, ensuring the whole family can join in on the fun. With professionally timed races starting at 10:00 AM for the 5-mile and 10:15 AM for the 5K, this event promises excitement and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn unique prizes, including homemade pies for top finishers and a commemorative wood-composite bowl for those who register by November 15. Whether you run, ruck, or cheer, the ODO Gobbler Run & Ruck is an unforgettable way to end
Get ready to indulge in delicious bowls of chili, s'mores, and refreshing beverages, including freshly brewed pints from the brewery. The event features a special Lil Gobblers Activity Program for kids aged 4 and up, ensuring the whole family can join in on the fun. With professionally timed races starting at 10:00 AM for the 5-mile and 10:15 AM for the 5K, this event promises excitement and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn unique prizes, including homemade pies for top finishers and a commemorative wood-composite bowl for those who register by November 15. Whether you run, ruck, or cheer, the ODO Gobbler Run & Ruck is an unforgettable way to end
Organiser's Description
PACKET PICKUP - 2 OPTIONS:
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" _
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.
***************************************************************************************************
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. $3.70 Fee & Locally Made Chili Bowl
Sat 30th November 2024 (10:15AM EST)
$48.70
CLOSED -
5k Ruck
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Locally Made Chili Bowl
Sat 30th November 2024 (10:00AM EST)
$48.70
CLOSED -
5-Mile Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Locally Made Chili Bowl
Sat 30th November 2024 (10:00AM EST)
$48.70
CLOSED -
Lil Gobbler Kids Program (Includes Fun Run)
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 30th November 2024 (10:00AM EST)
$16.90
CLOSEDKids have the option of running 1/2 mile or 1 mile
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