Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition

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 Andersonian's start their holiday by giving thanks - with the famous Electric City Gobbler 5K and 1 MILE FUN RUN!

New Events for 2026

• Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial: This exciting new event welcomes all participants.
• Participants: Includes elite runners, weekend warriors, mamas with strollers, and kids.
• Course: Fast and fun 5K run course, along with the 1 Mile FUN RUN.
• Costumed Fun: Dress up for a chance to win prizes and enjoy the festivities!

Race Details

• Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026
• Start Times:
  • 8:00 AM - Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial
  • 8:02 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run
  • 8:30 AM - 5K
• Location: Anderson Mall Main Entrance, Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC
• Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, November 25th: Day before race at Mall Noon until 6PM.

Race Course Information

• 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)
• Finish Line: Medals and Hydration at Finish Line
• COURSE MAP HERE

Awards Structure

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 Information

• Registration: Online registration reflects pricing, including chipped bib and finish line medal. Souvenir race shirts are optional for an additional fee.
• Strollers: Welcome
• Costumes: Encouraged!

Directions

From I-85, take Exit 19A to Anderson: Anderson Mall is five miles on your right.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact Alison Youngblood at [email protected].

Get Registered!

Join us this Thanksgiving for the Electric City Gobbler tradition. Sign up and trot your way to a fun-filled day!

For more information and to register, visit Electric City Gobbler 5K.