Greensboro Gobbler 5K
About the race
Lace up your sneakers and get ready for a Thanksgiving to remember! The 26th Annual Greensboro Gobbler 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, the largest and longest running turkey trot in Greensboro, NC, returns to Center City Park in downtown Greensboro on Thursday, November 26, 2026, for a heartwarming celebration of community, fitness, and gratitude.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner going for your fastest Gobbler yet or a family looking to stroll and smile on Thanksgiving morning, the Greensboro Gobbler 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is your chance to be part of a cherished tradition. Let’s gather downtown, run or walk together, and support a great cause before the turkey cools.
The course
Location
Center City Park, Greensboro, NC, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Greensboro
Greensboro is the county seat of Guilford County in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina and is the third-most populous city in the state. Its population was 299,035 at the 2020 census. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and occasional ice, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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