2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash

Event Overview

GCR is excited to announce that we will be hosting the 13th Annual GCR Thanksgiving Race this year on Thanksgiving!!

Date and Location

• Date: 2026-11-26
• Location: 755 8th Ave S., Naples, FL
• Race URL: Register Here

Packet Pick Up

• Pre-Race Packet Pick Up: RECOMMENDED on Tuesday 11/24 & Wednesday 11/25 at Naples on the Run (20 10th St. S. Naples, FL 34102), Hours - 11AM-4PM
• Race Day Packet Pick Up: Starting at 6AM - NOT RECOMMENDED.
• Deadline: Please arrive no later than 6:00am if you have not yet gotten your race number and shirt.
• Time: Packet pick up at the race ONLY from 6:00am-7:25am. NO DAY OF REGISTRATION.

Race Details

• Walking Participation: Walkers are welcome for both the 1 mile walk and the 5K.
• Start Time: Official start at 7:30am, with those near the back crossing around 7:35am.
• Chip Timing: Your chip time will not start until you cross the official start line.
• Start Line Duration: Start line will stay up for 10 minutes after "runners set, go!"

Kids Races

• Cost: Free, but does NOT include a shirt.
• Parental Requirement: A parent must sign them up here in order to agree to the waiver.
• Medals: Medals are given to our kids, likely from a past Thanksgiving Day GCR race.

Course Information

• Course Description: This beautiful course will start on 5th Avenue & wind through downtown Naples.
• Parking: Plenty of FREE parking (multiple 4 story parking garages within 200m of packet pickup).
• Participant Perks: Shirts to all paid participants and Race Medals to all finishers.
• Charitable Cause: This race benefits St. Matthew's House and our Youth Development/Scholarship Fund.

Canned Goods Donation

We are collecting canned goods for St. Matthew's House. Please bring your non-perishable items to packet pick-up or to the registration area on the day of the race.

Race Duration

Course open for 90 minutes.

Final Thoughts

This run/walk will be a GREAT way to start your Thanksgiving weekend!