18th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk 1 Mile
Saginaw, MI
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
3495 Midland Road, Saginaw MI
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29–41°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
32–48°F
dry
2024
32–43°F
dry
2023
25–33°F
rain
2022
34–53°F
dry
2021
23–32°F
dry
2020
41–47°F
dry
2019
34–46°F
dry
2018
28–35°F
rain
2017
24–41°F
dry
2016
33–40°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
29°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
A fun Thanksgiving morning race that has become a family tradition for families in the Saginaw Valley Area. The 5k course is a single loop on a beautiful, wooded trail along the scenic Tittabawassee River. The 1m Youth Run is a Single loop in the back of the park.
Cost:
Online Registration
$5 per participant until 10/31
$10 per participant 11/1 through 11/21
$20 per participant 11/22 through 11/25
Race day registration will take place from 8:00 - 9:00 am at the pavilion at the back of the park and cost $20 per participant.
Race shirts can be added on to each registration for an extra $10 charge. Shirts will not be guaranteed after 11/1. Once again, this year the shirts will be a long sleeve moisture wicking shirt.
*** All Entry Fees will be Nonrefundable ***
Pre-Race Day Bib# / shirt pick up on 11/25 at the Saginaw Runners Athletic Company Store from 4:00 - 6:00pm
Runners Athletic Company is located at 4605 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48604
Race Day Registration / Bib # pick up begins at 8:00am
1 mile youth (k-8th) trail run is at 9:00am
5K trail run and walk ~ 9:20am
No frills, no age group awards, but an accurately measured course, a timed race with results and custom finisher medals to the top 5 finishers per gender in each race. In addition, the individual male and female winners of the 5k Run, 5k Walk and 1 Mile Run will each receive either a pumpkin or apple pie.
Come dressed in Thanksgiving costume for extra fun... rumor has it there will be at least one big turkey!
ALL proceeds benefit the Hawks Running Club LLC, support the youth running movement in the Saginaw Township Area!
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