Gillham Road GobbleTrot 5K

Event Overview

The fifteenth Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K is coming back to Hyde Park this fall! With in-person and virtual options, as well as a Children's Dash, the Gillham Road GobbleTrot 5K Fun Run/Walk is your source for active, family-friendly fun this Thanksgiving holiday.

Registration Information

• Sign Up: Register today and sign up for our email list here.
• Social Media: Like us on Instagram or Facebook @gillhamgobbletrot to stay up-to-date on race details.

Beneficiary Information

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Community Programs of the Pilgrim Center.

Race Details

• Location: The start and finish (both southbound) will be just north of the Pilgrim Chapel, 3801 Gillham Road.
• Course Description: The course will take runners and walkers along Gillham Road, through the Hyde Park neighborhood, and past Hyde Park the park.
• Timing: All in-person 5K participants (runners & walkers) are chip timed.
• Certification: The course has been certified by the USATF.

Awards and Prizes

• T-Shirts: 5K runners and walkers will receive a long sleeve T-shirt (shirts not guaranteed if registering after Nov. 12).
• Age Groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-84, 85+.
• Medals: First, second, and third place medals are awarded in each division.
• Prize for Masters: Male and Female Masters each are awarded a custom-engraved stainless steel Yeti travel cup.

Children's Dash

The Children's Dash for kids 8 & under is held at the conclusion of the 5K run and walk. Divisions are: 4 & Under, 5-6, and 7-8. The younger two divisions run 100 yards and the older division runs 200 yards. Dash participants receive a T-shirt (not guaranteed if registering after Nov. 12).

More Information

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