Gillham Road GobbleTrot 5K - Children's Dash

Gillham Road GobbleTrot 5K - Children's Dash

Nov 26, 2026Kansas City, MO, United States

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Distance

124.3 mi

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Terrain

Road

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About this run

The fifteenth Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K is coming back to Hyde Park this fall! With in-person and virtual options, as well as a Children's Dash, the Gillham Road GobbleTrot 5K Fun Run/Walk is your source for active, family-friendly fun this Thanksgiving holiday.  Register today, and sign up for our email list here, or like us on Instagram or Facebook @gillhamgobbletrot to stay up-to-date on race details. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Community Programs of the Pilgrim Center. The start and finish (both southbound) will be just north of the Pilgrim Chapel, 3801 Gillham Road. • The course will take runners and walkers along Gillham Road, through the Hyde Park neighborhood, and past Hyde Park the park.   • All in-person 5K participants (runners & walkers) are chip timed.   • The course has been certified by the USATF. 5K runners and walkers will receive a long sleeve T-shirt (shirts not guaranteed if registering after Nov. 12).   Age Groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-84, 85+. First, second, and third place medals are awarded in each division, and Male and Female Masters each are awarded a custom-engraved stainless steel Yeti travel cup. See more on our website. The Children's Dash for kids 8 & under is held at the conclusion of the 5K run and walk. Divisions are: 4 & Under, 5-6, and 7-8. The younger two divisions run 100 yards and the older division runs 200 yards. Dash participants receive a T-shirt (not guaranteed if registering after Nov. 12).

Typical conditions

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

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Ultra distances need longer training blocks, fueling practice, and gear that matches the course type listed by the organizer. Always verify elevation, aid stations, and cutoffs on the official page.

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