Wobble Before You Gobble: 5K and Kids' Dash
- Date Sun 23rd November 2025
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Malden, Massachusetts
- Price Free - $37.48
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with the Wobble Before You Gobble event on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Malden, Middlesex! This exciting annual event features a 5K race and a fun Kids' Dash, perfect for families looking to get active together. The Kids' Dash starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 10 a.m. Join the community in supporting local charities, including Bread of Life and Mystic Valley YMCA, with a goal to raise $2,000 for these important causes. Participants who register before November 1 will be guaranteed their choice of T-shirt size.
This festive race is not only a fantastic way to get some exercise before the holiday feast, but it also serves to strengthen community bonds by giving back. Bring your family, friends, and a spirit of generosity as you wobble around the course, and help make a difference in the lives of those in need. Don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items for donation, and if you’re unable to run, consider volunteering to support this wonderful event! Join us in making this Thanksgiving memorable in more ways than one!
This festive race is not only a fantastic way to get some exercise before the holiday feast, but it also serves to strengthen community bonds by giving back. Bring your family, friends, and a spirit of generosity as you wobble around the course, and help make a difference in the lives of those in need. Don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items for donation, and if you’re unable to run, consider volunteering to support this wonderful event! Join us in making this Thanksgiving memorable in more ways than one!
Organiser's Description
EVENT DETAILS
This November, wobble with Run Club of Malden before you gobble with family and friends! Join us for our annual Thanksgiving event and help raise money for some great local organizations: Bread of Life [http://www.breadoflifemalden.org/], a local nonprofit that provides free food to economically struggling and disadvantaged families, individuals, youth and senior citizens in Boston's metro-north region; and Mystic Valley YMCA [https://mv-ymca.org/give-back/give], a community focused nonprofit that focuses on health, food security, wellness, and recreation for all ages.
Wobble Before You Gobble 2024 includes a 5K race and a kids' dash (best for ages 10 and under). Bring the family and strengthen our community by contributing to a great cause! 5K PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 1 WILL BE GUARANTEED THEIR CHOICE SIZE FOR A T-SHIRT.
The kids' dash will be at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 10 a.m.
HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS
All donations will support our two named charities, Bread of Life and Mystic Valley YMCA. A portion of all race proceeds will also go to these two great organizations that support our local community. Our goal is to donate $2,000. If you'd like to contribute, please visit the Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MA/Malden/WobbleBeforeYouGobble5KFunRunandKidsDash] page or enter a dollar amount during the registration process.
A collection bin will also be on site for donating food (unopened and unexpired) and other items, such as pasta sauce, cereal, canned vegetables, toothpaste and socks. Visit Bread of Life's website [http://www.breadoflifemalden.org/donate] for a full list of suggestions.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER ON RACE WEEKEND?
If you'd like to participate and help out but can't run or donate, consider volunteering with us! Volunteers help us make sure the event runs smoothly and is fun for our runners. COMPLETE THE VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWEsAGWNjCjGYcV8VFkyziIFzihDWLf4Mu5RIFwrrToYnxPw/viewform?usp=sf_link], and we'll be in touch with more information to confirm your volunteer duties.
ABOUT RUN CLUB OF MALDEN
Run Club of Malden [https://rcmalden.com/]s mission is to combine camaraderie, running and community service in a fun and welcoming environment. We believe diversity makes the world and the sport of running more interesting; that if you run, you are a runner; that runners at different experience and pace levels learn from one another; that we have a responsibility to give back to the communities whose paths we frequent; and that there is nothing more fun than logging miles with friends. We're committed to making the sport of running inclusive, welcoming and accessible to all.
This November, wobble with Run Club of Malden before you gobble with family and friends! Join us for our annual Thanksgiving event and help raise money for some great local organizations: Bread of Life [http://www.breadoflifemalden.org/], a local nonprofit that provides free food to economically struggling and disadvantaged families, individuals, youth and senior citizens in Boston's metro-north region; and Mystic Valley YMCA [https://mv-ymca.org/give-back/give], a community focused nonprofit that focuses on health, food security, wellness, and recreation for all ages.
Wobble Before You Gobble 2024 includes a 5K race and a kids' dash (best for ages 10 and under). Bring the family and strengthen our community by contributing to a great cause! 5K PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 1 WILL BE GUARANTEED THEIR CHOICE SIZE FOR A T-SHIRT.
The kids' dash will be at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 10 a.m.
HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS
All donations will support our two named charities, Bread of Life and Mystic Valley YMCA. A portion of all race proceeds will also go to these two great organizations that support our local community. Our goal is to donate $2,000. If you'd like to contribute, please visit the Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MA/Malden/WobbleBeforeYouGobble5KFunRunandKidsDash] page or enter a dollar amount during the registration process.
A collection bin will also be on site for donating food (unopened and unexpired) and other items, such as pasta sauce, cereal, canned vegetables, toothpaste and socks. Visit Bread of Life's website [http://www.breadoflifemalden.org/donate] for a full list of suggestions.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER ON RACE WEEKEND?
If you'd like to participate and help out but can't run or donate, consider volunteering with us! Volunteers help us make sure the event runs smoothly and is fun for our runners. COMPLETE THE VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWEsAGWNjCjGYcV8VFkyziIFzihDWLf4Mu5RIFwrrToYnxPw/viewform?usp=sf_link], and we'll be in touch with more information to confirm your volunteer duties.
ABOUT RUN CLUB OF MALDEN
Run Club of Malden [https://rcmalden.com/]s mission is to combine camaraderie, running and community service in a fun and welcoming environment. We believe diversity makes the world and the sport of running more interesting; that if you run, you are a runner; that runners at different experience and pace levels learn from one another; that we have a responsibility to give back to the communities whose paths we frequent; and that there is nothing more fun than logging miles with friends. We're committed to making the sport of running inclusive, welcoming and accessible to all.
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.48 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 23rd November 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$37.48
OPENS JUL 25This year's 5K route is a scenic loop around Malden geared toward runners of all levels. Run at your pace and connect with your fellow Wobblers! 5K participants will receive a T-shirt, swag bag and entry to our after-party (details forthcoming) with your registration. Registration Costs: Early bird: $33 before September 15 Standard: $35 from September 16 - October 31 Last Chance: $40 from November 1 - November 19 -
Kids' Dash
Sun 23rd November 2025 (9:30AM EST)
Free
OPENS JUL 25The kids' dash will be a short course approximately 200 meters on a closed road. This event is best for ages 10 and under.
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