Greensboro Gobbler 2024

Thanksgiving Day – 11/28/24 (5K or 1-Miler)

8:00 am at Center City Park

 

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Welcome to the 24th Annual Greensboro Gobbler!

Early bird registration is now open and includes our biggest savings ever! We encourage you to sign up early and secure your swag and save! We are excited to continue this cherished community tradition at Center City Park in downtown Greensboro, NC on Thanksgiving morning.

This event includes the popular 1 mile kid-friendly fun run/walk that is open to all runners and walkers.

Race Morning

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Additional Event Information Below

Race Morning

  • There will be packet pick up and in-person registration on race morning starting at 6:30 AM
  • 8:00 AM: 1 mile walk/run starts
  • 8:30 AM: 5K starts
  • There will be an awards ceremony immediately following the conclusion of the race.
  • The race is located at Center City Park in Greensboro, NC. Center City Park, located in the heart of downtown Greensboro, fills the block between North Elm and North Davie Streets and is bordered on the south by West Friendly Avenue and on the north by the Renaissance Tower office building.The Park’s main entrance is at 200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401

Bib Number Pickup

 

Packet pickup will be outside the old Omega Sports Building at The Natural Dog Pet Food Market, 2431 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408. 

  • Monday 11/25/24 – 10 AM-6PM 
  • Tuesday 11/26/24 -10 AM-6PM 
  • Wednesday 11/27/24 – 10 AM-6PM
  • Race morning 11/28 starting at 6:30 AM
    • Center City Park 

We are very excited to not only raise money for Greensboro Urban Ministries but we are also asking for your food donations. Please bring food donations to packet pickup.  We will have collection boxes waiting to be filled.

 

Registration Pricing

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
$12.99 – early reg pricing until Aug 30 (SAVE 35% OFF)
$15.99 – from Sept 1 – Oct 25. (SAVE 20% OFF)
$19.99 – Oct 26 until race day

5K
$24.99 – early reg pricing until Aug 30 (SAVE 35% OFF)
$31.99 – from Sept 1 – Oct 25 (SAVE 20% OFF)
$39.99 – Oct 26 until race day

 

SWAG

  • T-SHIRT: FEAST MODE!!! Awesome Greensboro Gobbler Feast Mode long sleeve unisex t-shirt will be included with registration for all participants, including the 1 mile fun run/walk (NEW to 2024)!
  • MEDAL: Only 5K registrants will receive a race medal. 
  • EXTRA: All extra t-shirts and medals will be available for purchase at packet pickup and after the race for $15 for the combo. 
  • SHIRT SIZING: Shirts will be unisex, with youth sizes S-L and adult sizes S-XXL

Timing/Awards

This race will be chip timed with disposable bib-chips, We ask all athletes to wear their race number on the front and visible. All awards will be based on chip time.

  • Awards will be presented for the following categories:
    • 5k – Top 3 overall male and female
    • 5k – Top male and femal in the following age groups:
      • Age Groups: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Awards will be given out following the conclusion of the race. 

2024 Greensboro Gobbler Course

Parking

Greene Street Deck
Parking Garage
211 S Greene St
(336) 373-2113

Davie Street Parking
Parking Garage
109 E Market St
(336) 373-2136

Bellemeade Street Deck
Parking Garage
220 N Greene St

Church Street Deck
Parking Garage
215 N Church St

Results and Photos

Results will be updated during the race.

Your results should appear online in approximately a few minutes after you cross the finish line.

2022 Results >> 2022 Results

2021 Results >> 2021 Results

2019 Results >> 2019 Results

2018 Results >> 2018 Results

2017 Results >> 2017 Results

Race Photos

2022 Pictures

2019 Pictures

2018 Pictures

2017 Pictures

2016 Pictures

2015 Pictures

2014 Pictures

2013 Pictures

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2011 Pictures

 

Race Rules and Cancellation Policy

Sorry, but for safety reasons, we do not allow bicycles, inline skates or any means of transportation other than running, walking or wheelchairs. Running baby strollers are allowed but must have a minimum of 6″ wheels. Race Director reserves the right to reject any entry or to remove any participant from the race course without explanation.

 In the event the race should be canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Race Director or Race Committee (inclement weather or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency), refunds will not be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available at a location to be determined.

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