Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5K, 10K & 1K Kids Fun Run

Join us for our 8th Annual Gobble Wobble!

RACE DAY IS THANKSGIVING DAY! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Location:

The Halcyon

6365 Halcyon Way

Alpharetta, GA 30005

Distances:

• 5K
• 10K
• 1K Kids Fun Run (The Kids Fun Run is reserved for kids 10 & under.)

5K & 10K participants will receive a super-soft lightweight hoodie and custom medal! 

Kids Fun Run participants will receive a lightweight hoodie and a fun run medal.

ABOUT THE RACE:

Name: Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble

Distances: 5K, 10K, & Kids 1K Fun Run (Virtual Options for 5K & 10K)

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023

Location: 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA 30005 

Contact: North GA Running Co. via email at northgarunningco@gmail.com

REGISTRATION:   

• Online registration will be available (if not sold out) through race morning. 
• In-person registration will be available (if not sold out) at Big Peach Running Co. - Cumming until Wednesday, November 22nd
• On-site race day registration (if not sold out) will be available starting at 7:00 AM until 15 minutes before race start time. Please be prepared to log in to your RunSignUp account in order to register on-site on race day.
• Race day registration payments can be made in cash or with a credit card (no checks).
• Register early to take advantage of discounts and guarantee your shirt* and finisher medal!**
• Registrations for each event are limited and participants will not be able to register for an event once the cap is reached.

*Guaranteed t-shirt if registered by November 16th at 11:59 PM

**Guaranteed medal if registered by November 16th at 11:59 PM.

SCHEDULE:

Packet pickup:

• Monday, November  20th from 11 AM to 6 PM at Big Peach Running Co.-Cumming
• Tuesday, November 21st from 11 AM to 6 PM at Big Peach Running Co.- Cumming
• Wednesday, November 22nd from 11 AM to 5 PM Big Peach Running Co.- Cumming
• Race morning at race location starting at 7:00 AM

Packets for participants who registered for the virtual events will be mailed after November 29th if not picked up during packet pickup. 

Any race packets for in-person runners that are not picked up during packet pickup or on race day will be donated unless you contact us prior to race day. 

Race Day Schedule:

10K at 7:45 AM

5K at 8:00 AM 

1K at 9:15 AM

**5K runners will be staggered from fastest at the front to slower runners and walkers towards the back. Runners will be sent out in waves at two-minute intervals. The waves will be pre-assigned and your assigned Wave will be indicated on your race bib. We will have the start area sectioned off with signs to direct runners to their assigned Wave. We will also be making announcements prior to the start of the race to assist runners as to how they should line up. When lining up for this event, please position yourself in your assigned wave as indicated on your race bib (Wave A, Wave B, Wave C, etc.). 

If you are running with a friend or family member who is assigned to a different Wave, you are welcome to start together in the later wave. Please don't move to an earlier Wave. Those with strollers should line up at the back of their assigned Wave. There will be chipped timing in use so your time DOES NOT start until you cross the start line.

Arrival Times:

• 10K runners should plan to arrive by 7:15 AM for a 7:45 AM race start time.
• 5K runners should plan to arrive by 7:20 AM. The parking garage at the Halcyon will close at 7:30 AM. Those arriving after 7:30 AM will need to park across Ronald Reagan Blvd and walk to the start/finish line (approximately ½ mile). See parking info below for more details.

Event will be held rain or shine.

PARKING:

• Halcyon Parking Garage B (1460 McFarland Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005).
• Big Creek Greenway Halcyon Trailhead Parking Lot (6265 Cortland Walk, Alpharetta, GA 30005 - across Ronald Reagan Blvd from the Halcyon).

AWARDS & EXTRAS

Overall male/female

Overall masters male/female 

1st, 2nd, 3rd place age group awards for 5K & 10K

***PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT HAVE AN AWARD CEREMONY ON SITE POST GOBBLE WOBBLE. Overall and Age Group Awards will be at Big Peach Running Co. - Cumming beginning Friday, November 24th. If you are from out of town, please let us know via email (northgarunningco@gmail.com) and we can mail it.

**Race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event if the event is considered not safe for the public**

Please check back for updates regarding this event as details are subject to change.

*Any items not picked up during packet pickup or on race day will be donated.*