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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
600 Waddell Street, Lexington, VA 24450, Lexington VA
5K
32–51°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
42–68°F
rain
2024
37–58°F
dry
2023
27–49°F
dry
2022
30–58°F
dry
2021
28–47°F
dry
2020
45–63°F
dry
2019
29–60°F
dry
2018
34–54°F
rain
2017
30–52°F
dry
2016
34–46°F
dry
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About this race
2024 Race Results
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Event Overview
The Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees are excited to be continuing Lexington's best Thanksgiving tradition with the 14th Annual Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k!
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Location: 600 Waddell Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Event Type: 5k (walk or run) and Children’s Fun Run
- Family Friendly: A community event for everyone!
Event Schedule
- 7:30 AM: Registration Opens (5K & Children’s Fun Run)
- 8:30 AM: Children’s Fun Run Start
- 8:45 AM: Warm-up
- 9:00 AM: 5K Race Start
Race Amenities
- Timing: Chip timed
- T-shirt: Pre-registered 5k participants will receive long-sleeve race t-shirt WHILE supplies last (must register by Nov. 1st to guarantee a shirt)
- Post-race: Water and refreshments
- Awards: Overall and age group awards in the 5k
Packet Pick-Up
- Tuesday, November 25: Lex Running Shop from 3-6 PM
- Wednesday, November 26: Lex Running Shop from 3-6 PM
- Day of Event: Packet pickup will be available starting at 7:30 AM at Maury River Middle School
Contact Information
Have questions? We’d love to answer them! Send us an email at: [email protected]!
Learn More
For more details, visit the race page at Lexington Gobble Wobble.
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