Gobble Gobble Run or Wobble 5K

Event Overview

Please join us for the 12th annual 5-K Gobble, Gobble, Run or Wobble benefiting preschool children of at-risk families in Fauquier County. By joining us you help ensure that children in the county have access to all of the opportunities necessary to be ready for kindergarten and to succeed in school and in the workforce. This is an event for the whole family to run or wobble! Come join the fun and support Learning Starts Early!

Event Details

• Date: November 21, 2026
• Location: Courthouse, Main Street, Warrenton, VA
• Race URL: Gobble Gobble Run or Wobble

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup is scheduled for:

• Friday, Nov. 20: 4 to 7 p.m.
• Race Day, Saturday, Nov. 21: 6:45 to 7:30 a.m.
• Location: St. James Episcopal School entrance, look for the school entrance from the main parking lot on Third Street.

Race Start Times

• Green Gallop 5k and the Orange Strut 2.6k: 8 a.m., in front of the Courthouse on Main Street.
• Kids Dash: Starts in front of the Courthouse at 8:45 a.m.
• Awards: Given after the Kids Dash at St. James Episcopal School parking lot on Third Street.

Walkers Information

Walkers are welcome. If you think you might not be able to complete the 5k course in an hour, a 1.67 miles optional course, the Orange Strut, is offered.

• Note: The Orange Strut is not a race: it is a more relaxed way to participate and support Learning Starts Early.
• Course Closure: Everyone must be off the courses by 9 a.m.
• Timing: Walkers should consider this timing when choosing a route.

Race Course Links

• 5k Course: View Course
• Shorter Course for Walkers: View Course

Other Details

• Registration: Register by Sunday, Nov. 8, to be guaranteed a race shirt.
• Updates: Check Facebook and Instagram page for more details closer to the race.

Social Media

• Facebook: Visit Page
• Instagram: Visit Page