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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
1313 Main Street, Anderson SC
5K · 1 Mile
41–59°F · low rain risk
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2025
51–68°F
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51–67°F
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39–47°F
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44–63°F
dry
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37–54°F
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57–70°F
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38–59°F
dry
2018
37–51°F
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37–59°F
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46–64°F
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About this race
It's a Thanksgiving Day Tradition!
If you think the only race that happens on Thanksgiving Day is seeing who gets a second helping of pumpkin pie first, guess again! Before lifting a fork, watching football, and taking a post-turkey snooze, hundreds of Andersonians start their holiday by giving thanks - with the famous Electric City Gobbler 5K and 1 MILE FUN RUN!
Event Details
- Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026
- Location: 1313 Main Street, Anderson, SC
- Time: Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial at 8:00 AM
- Time: 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:02 AM
- Time: 5K at 8:30 AM
New Events for 2026
- Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial: Welcoming elite runners, weekend warriors, mamas with strollers, and kids!
- Costumed Fun: Enjoy a festive atmosphere with fun prizes!
- Proceeds: Go to scholarship kids in the community to be active through our Operation Active Kids Program, OAK.
- Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, November 25th: Day before race at Mall Noon until 6PM.
Race Courses
- 5K Course: Certified course on city streets surrounding the Anderson Mall - FAST and SAFE! (SC04033BS)
- 1 Mile FUN Run: Course is enclosed around Mall (not timed)
- Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial: Enclosed around Mall.
- Finish Line: Medals and Hydration at Finish Line.
- COURSE MAP HERE
Awards
- Electric City Gobbler 5K Awards: Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners
- Top 3 Male and Female Overall Masters Winners
- Top 3 Male and Female Overall Grandmasters
- Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial Awards: Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners
Age Groups
10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Registration
- Registration: Online page will reflect price - price includes chipped bib and finish line medal. Souvenir race shirts are optional and can be added on for a fee.
- Strollers are welcome & Costumes are encouraged!
Directions
From 1-85, take Exit 19A to Anderson, Anderson Mall is five miles on your right.
Contact
Alison Youngblood: Alison@:yourfirstflight.org
More Information
For additional details, visit Electric City Gobbler 5K race page.
Course map
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