Go and Gobble 5k

Event Overview

Join runners from across North Central Florida for the Go and Gobble 5K at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala — a Thanksgiving morning race packed with holiday spirit, family fun, and festive race swag. This event is ideal for runners, walkers, and families looking for a Thanksgiving 5K in Ocala or a holiday race close to Gainesville, The Villages, and the surrounding region.

Race Details

• Date: 2026-11-26
• Location: 11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL
• Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Entry Fee Includes: Long sleeve race shirt, Go and Gobble themed race bib, Custom finisher medal, Scenic course through the Florida Horse Park.

Packet Pick Up

• Pre-Race Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, November 25th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at The Running Elements, 29 NE 1st Ave Suite E, Ocala, FL 34470.
• Race Day Packet Pick Up: Starts at 7:00 AM.
• Size Guarantee: Long sleeve shirt size guaranteed through November 21st: first come first serve after that.

Awards

Every great tradition has to start somewhere. The Go and Gobble 5K is planting its flag in Ocala on Thanksgiving morning 2026, and we're kicking things off right with awards 3-deep in 5-year age groups (1–9, 10–14, 15–19 … through 80+), plus these overall categories:

• Overall Winners: Male & Female
• 1st Masters: (40+)
• 1st Grand Masters: (50+)
• 1st Senior Grand Masters: (60+)
• 1st Veteran Masters: (70+)

More Information

For additional details and registration, please visit the official race page at Go and Gobble 5K.