YMCA Gobble Wobble 5K and 1 Mile
About the race
Thank you for registering for our 5th Annual YMCA Gobble Wobble 5k and 1 Mile Family Fun Run. We are grateful that you will be spending some of your Thanksgiving holiday with us and appreciate your participation in supporting our local community.
During your run/walk we hope you enjoy some of the landmarks and features of our Downtown area and that you will make lasting memories with your friends and family.
Food drive
To benefit the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, the Food Drive will take place on race day only. The Food Drive collection time will begin at 8:00am inside the Downtown YMCA. To be the first 100 registered participants donating, we ask that you form a line if you arrive prior to the 8:00am opening. Recognition gifts will be given there at the following check in station.
Race day schedule
Wednesday, November 25th
- 12 noon-8:00pm Early Bird Race Packet/T-Shirt Pick Up- Downtown YMCA
Thursday, November 26th
- 7:00am: Race Day Packet/ T-Shirt Pick Up and Race Day Registration Assistance Opens
- 8:00am: Donate to the YMCA Annual Campaign and receive a special THANK YOU.
- 8:30am: Opening Ceremonies/ Invocation/ Anthem
- 8:45am: 1 Mile Family Fun Run Begins
- 9:30am: 5k Begins
- 10:45am: Awards
Parking
Parking will be available on the southeast lot on the corner of Burnett and Ninth Street. Please note that Ninth Street will be closed from Scott Street to Austin Street.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers of the 5k. The awards will consist of gift cards from local businesses. Participants of the 1 Mile Fun Run will be entered into a drawing for a prize.
Contact
For any questions or concerns, please contact Noah Mathews: [email protected]
The course
5 km
1 Mile
The race takes place Downtown in Wichita Falls, with a 5k and a 1 Mile Family Fun Run. Traffic should be minimal Downtown on Thanksgiving morning and volunteers will be stationed around the course to help you pass the larger intersections and make the correct turns. There is a water stop on Indiana Street just past the two-mile mark.
Location
Downtown YMCA, Wichita Falls, TX, USA Open in Google Maps
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