Gobble Wobble 2026 - Gobble Wobble~Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk

Gobble Wobble 2026 - Gobble Wobble~Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk

Nov 26, 2026Barre, VT, United States

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Distance

3.1 mi

Pace

All paces

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

All Levels

About this run

22nd Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk Sponsored by Barre Congregational Church All profits will be used for Mission and Outreach Efforts (click here for more information) The Barre Congregational Church is excited to announce that the Gobble Wobble Turkey Trot will be held this year on November 26th at 9:30 am. Runners are strongly encouraged to register in advance. The deadline for ordering a t-shirt is November 8th, and online race registration will be open until November 21st.   The start and finish line will be at the pavilion at the end of the recreation area at Barre Town School. Same-day registration and packet pick-up will also be at the pavilion. Make sure you arrive with enough time to pick up your packet and/or register for the race and walk up to the pavilion from the parking lot. There will be port-o-lets available near the start line. A map of the race course will be available at the packet pick-up and same-day registration site. Strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome!  AND.... costumes are encouraged ~ Get creative! REGISTRATION OPTIONS/INFORMATION: The race registration fee will be $20 with pre-registration online, and same-day registration will be $30. Online registration will be open until November 21st. Shirts are available for purchase at the time of registration until Nov. 8th for $25 each. We think you'll love this year's design!  Outreach Ministries: Saturday morning breakfasts for community ​  Monthly Friday night  community dinnersUCC sponsored collectionsFood drives for the church food shelfWeekly meals for the Good Samaritan HavenChristmas gifts for needy familiesThanksgiving Dinner boxes for communityCircle Women's Shelter donationsPeoples Health and Wellness

Typical conditions

For events around November 2026 in Barre, VT, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.

How to prepare

Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.

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