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 — all before the turkey cools.
Register now to take advantage of Early Bird pricing at over 50% OFF to secure your spot and lock in your special 26th anniversary, super-soft long-sleeve Gobbler T-shirt!
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Race Morning
- There will be packet pick up and late in-person registration on race morning starting at 6:30 AM
- 8:00 AM: 1 mile walk/run starts
- 8:30 AM: 5K starts
- There will be an awards ceremony immediately following the conclusion of the race.
- The race is located at Center City Park in Greensboro, NC. Center City Park, located in the heart of downtown Greensboro, fills the block between North Elm and North Davie Streets and is bordered on the south by West Friendly Avenue and on the north by the Renaissance Tower office building.The Park’s main entrance is at 200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Packet Pickup
Pre-race packet pickup (Bib + T-Shirt): Monday, Nov 23, Tuesday, Nov 24 and Wednesday, Nov 25 from 11am-6pm each day at The Natural Dog Pet Food Market at 2431 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408.
Race Day packet pickup: Thursday, Nov 26 starting at 6:30am at registration area near start/finish line.
*You just need to provide your name at packet pickup. You can also pick up packets for friends and family as long as you have all the names in your group
Help Support Greensboro Urban Ministries!
We're excited to raise money for Greensboro Urban Ministries and will also be accepting food donations! Please bring food donations to packet pickup and we'll have collection boxes waiting to be filled.
Custom Event Swag
All runners, including 5K runners and 1-mile fun run/walk will receive a custom super-soft long-sleeve T-shirt as long as they are registered by the shirt guarantee deadline of 10/20/2026. Anyone that registers after that deadline it is not guaranteed they will receive a shirt or the shirt size they have selected. We usually have some additional shirts and will provide them to as many participants that registered after the deadline and if there are still leftovers, they will be available for sale at the event for $10 each.
Timing/Awards
Age Groups: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Parking
There are multiple parking garages and street parking spots available near Center City Park, all located within 0.3 miles of Center City Park.
1) February One Parking Deck - 110 S Davie St. - 0.2 miles away
2) Greene Street Parking Deck - 211 S Greene St - 0.3 miles away
3) Church Street Deck - 215 N Church St - 0.3 miles away
4) Street Parking Around and Near the Park
Course Map
Charitable Partner: Greensboro Urban Ministry
Change the lives of your neighbors in need! Greensboro Urban Ministry provides opportunities for housing solutions, safe shelter, food, and support services year-round for residents of the greater Greensboro community. Founded in 1967, Greensboro Urban Ministry is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization serving Guilford County, North Carolina.
Learn more at https://www.greensborourbanministry.org/
DONATE NOW at https://www.greensborourbanministry.org/donate
