Gobble on the Green 5K

🦃 Race Overview

Turkey, cornbread dressing, pumpkin pie, football, and family time … there are so many reasons to love Thanksgiving! Did we mention pie? Each family has its own activities and traditions to look forward to. The Village Green offers a 5K Run/Walk turkey-trot, Gobble On the Green!

👕 T-Shirts

• Final Order: The final t-shirt order was placed at 2:30pm on Nov. 12th.
• Availability: Additional t-shirts will not be available on race day this year.
• Eligibility: T-Shirts are only available to those registered by November 12th.
• Participation: Sign up and join us for a memorable race experience!

📅 Pre-Race Check In

Early check in will be available on Wednesday, November 27th from 3-6pm at The Village Green Lewis Hall (Address: 160 Frank Allen Road in Cashiers). Here, participants will receive their bibs and t-shirts. Participants are strongly encouraged to check in early on November 27th to ensure an on-time race start on Thanksgiving morning.

🏃‍♀️ Race Day Check-In

Race day check-in will be available inside Lewis Hall from 7:30am-8:45am!

📋 Event and Course Details

The race course map and written directions are included on this race website. There will be signage and volunteers posted along the racecourse to assist with directions.

• Strollers: If you are a parent with a stroller, please start the race at the back of the group.
• Course Terrain: Some areas of the race are gravel, grass, dirt, and paved.
• Dogs: While we are a dog-friendly park, there is no dog participation in this event.
• Leashing Requirement: If spectators must bring their dog, they must be leashed and under control of their owner at all times.

🏆 Awards

The top two overall winners (male and female) will receive pies in addition to race medals. Age level awards will be given to the top two finishers (male and female) in 7 age groups.

• Door Prizes: Four door prizes from local businesses will be given based on random bib number drawings.
• Presence Required: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN DOOR PRIZES AND AWARDS.
• Race Times: All participants' race times will be posted to the Gobble on The Green Run Sign Up website post race.
• Support: Thank you for participating in the 2024 Gobble on The Green!

🌟 Community Impact

Most of all, thank you for your support of The Village Green, a 501c3 non-profit park system. Your registration in Gobble allows The Village Green to operate and maintain a 13+ acre nonprofit park that is open 365 days a year for free, where over 270 days of free community events occur! We look forward to seeing you bright and early on Thanksgiving to Gobble on The Green! This event is held rain or shine!

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit the Gobble on the Green race webpage.