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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
2380 Richmond St, Mount Vernon KY
5K
38–57°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
36–68°F
dry
2024
47–59°F
rain
2023
39–60°F
dry
2022
25–47°F
dry
2021
30–47°F
dry
2020
38–59°F
dry
2019
26–47°F
dry
2018
28–36°F
rain
2017
37–51°F
dry
2016
39–61°F
dry
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38°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Kick off the holiday season at the new Gobble Wobble – your new Thanksgiving tradition! Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.
Event Details- 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk begins at 8:00 a.m. Event will be chip-timed.
- Race starts at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond St, Mt Vernon, KY
- Race day packet pick up from 7:00-7:45 a.m.
- $20 pre-registration fee by Monday, Nov. 2, includes race t-shirt.
- $25 registration fee after Nov. 2. T-shirt not guaranteed.
- Overall male and female race winner
- Top three male and female runners in each of the following age groups: 12-under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79, 80+
- Top three fastest male and female walkers
- ALL students age 4-18 run FREE! No shirt included in registration, but may be added on for additional fee.
- Students who complete at least 7 races will receive a $25 gift card and custom t-shirt at the end of the 2026 series!
- Students must run or walk to be eligible for awards and incentives.
Chelsea Dillingham at (606) 256-7767 or [email protected].
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