Electric City Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Race Overview

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!

Welcome Participants

• Variety of Runners: Elite runners, weekend warriors, mamas with strollers, and kids alike.
• Course Options: Fast 3.1 mile run course or the NEW tradition, the 1 Mile FUN RUN!
• Community Support: Proceeds go to scholarship kids in the community through our Operation Active Kids Program, OAK.
• Fun and Prizes: Enjoy costumed fun, prizes, and a guilt-free reason to indulge on Thanksgiving!

Event Details

• Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025
• 1 Mile Fun Run Time: 8:00 AM
• 5K Time: 8:30 AM
• Location: Anderson Mall Main Entrance, Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC

Packet Pick Up

Wednesday, November 26th: Day before race at Mall Noon until 6PM.

Course Information

• 5K Course: Certified course on city streets surrounding the Anderson Mall - FAST and SAFE! (SC04033BS)
• COURSE MAP HERE
• 1 Mile FUN Run: Course is enclosed around the Mall.
• Finish Line: Medals and Hydration at Finish Line.

Awards

Certificates and prizes for Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners and Top 3 Male and Female Overall Masters 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. T-shirt will be an add-on fee.

Additional Information

• Strollers: Strollers are welcome.
• Costumes: Costumes are encouraged!
• Directions: From I-85, take Exit 19A to Anderson, Anderson Mall is five miles on your right.
• Contact: Alison Youngblood at Alison@yourfirstflight.org

Race Link

For more information, visit Electric City Gobbler 5K.