Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Name: 13th Annual Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run
• Date: Thursday, November 27th, 2025
• Location: Jay B Starkey Park, New Port Richey, FL
• Registration URL: Register Here

🎉 Race Details

• Chip-Timed: The Gobbler 5K will be a chip-timed race.
• Start Time: Participants must begin the race between 7:30-7:40 am for accurate chip start time.
• Finishers Medal: Participants will receive a beautiful finisher’s medal, poly dry-fit race t-shirt, and a backpack.
• Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group will also receive a placement trophy!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Activities

• Fun Run: The 1 Mile Fun Run is a race for all ages.
• Event Atmosphere: The entire event is family and pet-friendly with music, vendors, and fun!
• Pet Policy: Jogging strollers are welcome as well as well-behaved and leashed pets.
• Parking: All participants will be parking in the fields at the entrance of the park.

🗓️ Registration Information

• Online Registration: Ends Monday 11/24/25 at 8 am.
• Same-Day Registration: Runners may still register in person on Race Day or packet pick up.
• Shirt Sizes: Racers that want guaranteed shirt sizes must sign up online by 11/01/25.
• Encouragement: Due to selling out in 2024, early registration is encouraged to secure your entry.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Date and Time: Packet pickup will be on Wednesday 11/26/25 from 4 to 6 PM at Starkey Park in the Educational Center.
• Early Pickup Benefit: Please take advantage of early pickup so on Thanksgiving morning all you have to do is show up and run!
• Race Day: Our vendors and volunteers need to get in and get set up before gates open.
• Best Local Race: This is going to be the best local non-commercialized race you have ever participated in!

🚪 Event Logistics

• Gates Open: Gates to the park open at 6:45 am Thanksgiving morning.
• Timing: Please do not go to the gate sooner than 6:45 am if you are a participant.
• Location: The race is in the center of the park with the start and finish located at the Educational Center/Information Kiosk.
• Short Walk: Please plan to make the short walk from the fields to the Educational Center.