2026 Gobble Wobble 5K for Food Finders presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union
About the race
Join us on Thanksgiving Day for the Gobble Wobble 5K presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union. This 5K can be run or walked, and takes place in West Lafayette at Cumberland Park.
The event supports the local Food Finders Food Bank through donations, and is a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving weekend festivities. Bring your friends, family, and furry sidekicks, it's fun for all.
The race is limited to 400 chip-timed participants.
Courses & distances
5K Chip Timed
Distance: 5K
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 9:30 AM
Race pom pom beanie
A race pom pom beanie is included with chip-timed bib registration only. The hat says "GOBBLE WOBBLE".
Packet pick-up and donations
Packet pick-up is open to all registrants on Wednesday, November 25th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Fleet Feet in West Lafayette. Donations for Food Finders can be dropped off during this time as well.
Donations will also be accepted on Thanksgiving morning at the event if you can't make it to packet pick-up.
Registration
You must register online to participate in the event.
- Chip-timed bib registration is $35.00 (excludes RunSignUp processing fee) and includes one pom pom beanie.
- Chip-timed registration closes on November 25th at 11:59 PM or when 400 registrants are reached, whichever comes first.
Donations to Food Finders
Both monetary and food donations are accepted to support Food Finders. Food donations and monetary donations can be dropped off during store hours at Fleet Feet in West Lafayette. Donations will also be collected on the morning of the event.
- Monetary donations: cash or check. Make checks payable to Food Finders Food Bank.
- Food donations: see the items Food Finders needs most on their website at food-finders.org.
The course
Race schedule and location
- Race start: 9:30 AM
- Race location: Cumberland Park in West Lafayette, IN
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