The ODO Gobbler Run & Ruck
- Date Sat 28th November 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location South Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Price $16.90 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the ODO Gobbler Run & Ruck on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in the scenic South Glastonbury, Capitol! This exciting event invites you to burn off those Thanksgiving feast calories with a thrilling off-road adventure through the stunning farmlands, starting and ending at the Hops on the Hill Brewery. Participants can choose between a 5K or 5-mile race, with the 5-mile race commencing at 10:00 AM and the 5K at 10:15 AM, followed by a fun Kids Run at 11:15 AM.
Not only will you enjoy a professionally timed race, but you’ll also be treated to a fabulous finish line party featuring delicious bowls of chili—both meat and veggie options—and tasty s’mores, along with a refreshing pint from Hops on the Hill Brewery. All participants who register by November 15 will receive a unique wood-composite bowl from a veteran/family-owned business and a finisher's patch or medal. Plus, teams with the most registrations will have the chance to win a pair of sneakers from Fleet Feet Glastonbury! Don’t forget to bring canned goods or peanut butter for Veterans Basecamp’s food pantry when you r
Not only will you enjoy a professionally timed race, but you’ll also be treated to a fabulous finish line party featuring delicious bowls of chili—both meat and veggie options—and tasty s’mores, along with a refreshing pint from Hops on the Hill Brewery. All participants who register by November 15 will receive a unique wood-composite bowl from a veteran/family-owned business and a finisher's patch or medal. Plus, teams with the most registrations will have the chance to win a pair of sneakers from Fleet Feet Glastonbury! Don’t forget to bring canned goods or peanut butter for Veterans Basecamp’s food pantry when you r
Organiser's Description
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).
TEAM INCENTIVE!! The four teams with the most amount of registrations will win a pair of sneakers (compliments of Fleet Feet Glastonbury where winners will go to select their shoes). Teams can award the free pair of shoes to anyone on their team (raffle, captain, etc).
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
Ruckers: Please consider loading your backpack with canned goods and/or peanut butter that can then be donated to Veterans Basecamp's food pantry.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Don't want to run/ruck? Consider volunteering. Select your role here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/CT/SouthGlastonbury/ODOGobblerRunRuck. All volunteers get access to the after party (chili, beverage, s'mores) and one lucky volunteer will win a pair of adidas shoes (to be selected/picked-up at Marathon Sports Glastonbury).
Registration fee is $40 - day of registration is $45. Soup bowl & patch/medal are NOT guaranteed for those who register after November 15.
Packet Pick-up will be available on Friday, Nov 28 at Marathon Sports in Glastonbury.
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.
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).
TEAM INCENTIVE!! The four teams with the most amount of registrations will win a pair of sneakers (compliments of Fleet Feet Glastonbury where winners will go to select their shoes). Teams can award the free pair of shoes to anyone on their team (raffle, captain, etc).
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
Ruckers: Please consider loading your backpack with canned goods and/or peanut butter that can then be donated to Veterans Basecamp's food pantry.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Don't want to run/ruck? Consider volunteering. Select your role here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/CT/SouthGlastonbury/ODOGobblerRunRuck. All volunteers get access to the after party (chili, beverage, s'mores) and one lucky volunteer will win a pair of adidas shoes (to be selected/picked-up at Marathon Sports Glastonbury).
Registration fee is $40 - day of registration is $45. Soup bowl & patch/medal are NOT guaranteed for those who register after November 15.
Packet Pick-up will be available on Friday, Nov 28 at Marathon Sports in Glastonbury.
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.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 28th November 2026 (10:15AM EST)
$43.40
OPENS 23 JUL -
5k Ruck
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 28th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$43.40
OPENS 23 JUL -
5-Mile Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 28th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$43.40
OPENS 23 JUL -
Lil Gobbler Kids Program (Includes Fun Run)
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 28th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$16.90
OPENS 23 JULKids have the option of running 1/2 mile or 1 mile
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