The 2026 Great Gobble 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk
About the race
The 2026 Great Gobble 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk is an untimed fun run/walk on the morning of Thanksgiving Day at Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester.
Autumn Ridge Church has once again offered its large, heated, indoor facility, so you will be comfortable before and after the run/walk no matter the weather. Minnesota Treads staff will direct this event, which aims to significantly impact Autumn Ridge Church's Big Box initiative while also providing donations to various charities in Southeastern Minnesota.
Shirts, food and drinks
Each registrant can purchase a fun and festive Great Gobble T-shirt, including kids sizes this year. Nothing Bundt Cake bundtinis, hot chocolate, coffee and donuts will also be provided.
Big Box food donations
Autumn Ridge Church's Big Box program helps children and families in need by providing as many healthy, non-perishable food items as possible; some fun choices are also encouraged. Additional food or monetary donations are greatly appreciated.
Cancellation policy
If the event must be cancelled, consider your registration a donation to the benefitting charities.
The course
Location
Autumn Ridge Church, Rochester, MN, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Rochester
Rochester is a city and the county seat of Monroe County in Western New York, and the fourth-most populous city in the state. It grew up along the Genesee River valley. Winters are cold and snowy and summers are warm, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.