Gobble on the Green 5K

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.

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 encouraged to check in early on November 27th to ensure an on-time race start on Thanksgiving morning.

Race day check-in will be available inside Lewis Hall from 7:15-8:30am if necessary!

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

If you are a parent with a stroller, please start the race at the back of the group. Please keep in mind that some area of the race are gravel, grass, dirt, and paved. Also, while we are a dog friendly park, due to the number of participants, there is no dog participation in this event. If spectators must bring their dog, they must be leashed and under control of their owner at all times. 

T-Shirts: he final order for t-shirts was placed Friday, November 10 at 11:59pm. Additional t-shirts will not be ordered this year, so please be sure to register early!

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 8 age groups (Under 18, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+).

Four door prizes from local businesses will be given based on random bib number drawings.

*PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN DOOR PRIZES AND AWARDS*

All participants' race times will be posted to the Gobble on The Green Run Sign Up website post race. Thank you for participating in the 2024 Gobble on The Green!

Most of all, thank you for your support of The Village Green, a 501c3 non-profit park system. We look forward to seeing you bright and early on Thanksgiving to Gobble on The Green!