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

Join us for the ODO Gobbler Run & Ruck on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in the picturesque South Glastonbury, Capitol! This exciting event is the perfect way to burn off those Thanksgiving feast calories while enjoying the stunning farmlands on an off-road adventure. Participants can choose between two thrilling distances: a 5k starting at 10:15 AM and a 5-mile race kicking off at 10:00 AM, with a special Kids Run at 11:15 AM.

After the races, celebrate your achievements at the fabulous finish line party featuring endless bowls of delicious chili, s'mores, and refreshing beverages from Hops on the Hill Brewery. Plus, all early registrants will receive a unique wood-composite bowl and a finisher's patch or medal. The event is not only a chance to compete for awesome prizes, including homemade pies and ODO swag, but it also honors the memory of our friend Henry Bender. Don’t miss out on this wonderful community celebration! Register by November 15 to ensure your goodies and get ready for a day filled with fun, fitness, and camaraderie!

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).



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.



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.



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

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Locally Made Chili Bowl

    Sat 29th November 2025 (10:15AM EST)

    $43.40

  • 5k Ruck

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Locally Made Chili Bowl

    Sat 29th November 2025 (10:00AM EST)

    $43.40

  • 5-Mile Run

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Locally Made Chili Bowl

    Sat 29th November 2025 (10:00AM EST)

    $43.40

  • Lil Gobbler Kids Program (Includes Fun Run)

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sat 29th November 2025 (10:00AM EST)

    $16.90

    Kids have the option of running 1/2 mile or 1 mile

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Location

275 Dug Rd, South Glastonbury, 06073, CT, United States

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