The ODO Gobbler Run & Ruck
- Date Sat 30th November 2024
- Location South Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Price $15.00 - $40.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join Open Doors Outdoors (ODO) for the annual Gobbler Run & Ruck on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 in South Glastonbury, Capitol. This off-road adventure offers participants the choice of a 5k or 5-mile race through the stunning farm lands, starting and finishing at Hops on the Hill Brewery. After burning off those Thanksgiving feast calories, enjoy a fabulous finish line party with endless bowls of chili, smores, and a freshly brewed pint from Hops on the Hill Brewery. All participants who register by November 15th are guaranteed a wood-composite bowl for chili and a finisher's patch or medal. Top finishers receive homemade pies from Lyman Orchards and ODO swag. Registration fee is $40, with day-of registration available for $45. Don't miss out on this special event celebrating the life of Henry Bender, a dear friend and brother.
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.
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" _
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
Includes Locally Made Chili Bowl
Sat 30th November 2024
$40.00
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5k Ruck
Includes Locally Made Chili Bowl
Sat 30th November 2024
$40.00
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5-Mile Run
Includes Locally Made Chili Bowl
Sat 30th November 2024
$40.00
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Lil Gobbler Kids Program (Includes Fun Run)
Sat 30th November 2024
$15.00
Kids have the option of running 1/2 mile or 1 mile
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