Gobble on the Green 5K

Event Overview

Turkey, cornbread dressing, pumpkin pie, football, and family time … there are so many reasons to love Thanksgiving! Did we mention pie? Each family has its own activities and traditions to look forward to. The Village Green offers a 5K Run/Walk turkey-trot, Gobble On the Green!

T-Shirts

• Order Deadline: The final t-shirt order will be placed at 1:00pm on Nov. 7th.
• Availability: Additional t-shirts will not be available on race day this year.
• Registration Cutoff: T-Shirts are only available to those registered by November 7th at 12 pm.
• Reminder: We invite you to sign up and be part of the Thanksgiving Day fun!

Pre-Race Check In

• Early Check-In: Available on Wednesday, November 26th from 3-6pm at The Village Green Lewis Hall.
• Location: 160 Frank Allen Road in Cashiers.
• Importance: Participants are strongly encouraged to check in early to ensure an on-time race start on Thanksgiving morning.
• Race Day Check-In: Available inside Lewis Hall from 7:30am-8:45am!

Event and Course Details

• Course Information: Please see the race course map and written directions included on this race website.
• Course Assistance: There will be signage and volunteers posted along the racecourse to assist with directions.
• Stroller Guidelines: If you are a parent with a stroller, please start the race at the back of the group.
• Dog Policy: There is no dog participation in this event: however, leashed dogs under control of their owner are allowed.

Parking Information

• Available Locations: Parking is available at The Village Play, Jackson County Recreation Center, Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library, and more.
• Walking Distance: All locations are about a 5-minute walk to the start of the race.
• Specific Parking Rules: The Post Office parking lot excludes the row closest to the building.

Awards

• Overall Winners: The top two overall winners (male and female) will receive pies in addition to race medals.
• Age Group Awards: Awards will be given to the top two finishers (male and female) in 7 age groups.
• Door Prizes: Four door prizes from local businesses will be drawn based on random bib number drawings.
• Presence Required: Participants must be present to win door prizes and awards.

Post-Race Information

All participants' race times will be posted to the Gobble on The Green Run Sign Up website post-race. Thank you for participating in the 2025 Gobble on The Green!

Support and Community

Most of all, thank you for your support of The Village Green, a 501c3 non-profit park system. Your registration in Gobble allows The Village Green to operate and maintain a 13+ acre nonprofit park that is open 365 days a year for free, where over 270 days of free community events occur! We look forward to seeing you bright and early on Thanksgiving to Gobble on The Green! This event is held rain or shine!