755 8th ave S., Naples FL
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Race Announcement
GCR is excited to announce that we will be hosting the 12th Annual GCR Thanksgiving Race this year on Thanksgiving!!
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up
- Recommended: Tuesday 11/25 & Wednesday 11/26
- Location: Naples on the Run (20 10th St. S. Naples, FL 34102)
- Hours: 10AM-5PM
Race Day Packet Pick Up
- Start Time: Race day starting at 6AM - NOT RECOMMENDED
- Arrival: Please arrive no later than 6:00am if you have not yet gotten your race number and shirt.
- Pickup Hours: You may pick up your packet at the race ONLY from 6:00am-7:25am.
- Registration: NO DAY OF REGISTRATION.
Walkers Welcome
Walkers are welcome for both the 1 mile walk and the 5K. Come one, come all!
Kids Races
- Cost: Our kids races are free, but do NOT include a shirt!
- Parent Requirement: A parent must sign them up here in order to agree to the waiver.
- Medals: Medals are given to our kids, but likely a medal from a past Thanksgiving Day GCR race.
Course Details
- Start Point: This beautiful course will start on 5th Avenue & wind through downtown Naples!!
- Parking: Plenty of FREE parking (multiple 4 story parking garages within 200m of packet pickup).
- Shirts: Shirts to all paid participants!
- Medals: Race Medals to all finishers!
Awards
Age Group Awards 3 Deep - Staged from Cambier Park
Beneficiary
This race benefits: St. Matthew's House and our Youth Development/ Scholarship Fund.
- Canned Goods: We are collecting canned goods for St. Matthew's House.
- Drop Off: Please bring your non-perishable items to packet pick-up or to the registration area on the day of the race.
Event Timing
This run/walk will be a GREAT way to start your Thanksgiving weekend! Course open for 90 minutes.
Race Information
For more details, please visit the race website: 2025 GCR Thanksgiving Race
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