16TH ANNUAL | THANKSGIVING DAY
GALLOPING GOBBLER
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026
St. Robert Community Center
St. Robert, Missouri
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5K | 10K | 15K CHALLENGE | FREE KIDS DASH
A THANKSGIVING TRADITION
Run. Give Thanks. Give Back.
Before the turkey, before the pie, and before the holiday festivities, join us for the 16th Annual Galloping Gobbler!
Bring your family, challenge your friends, chase a personal best, or simply enjoy a memorable Thanksgiving morning with your community.
Fast Courses. Great Medals. Family Fun. A Wonderful Cause.
Choose Your Thanksgiving Challenge
Something for every runner, walker, and little gobbler.
5K
$30
9:30 AM START
Chip timing, race shirt, finisher medal, and overall and age group awards.
10K
$35
8:00 AM START
Chip timing, race shirt, finisher medal, and overall and age group awards.
15K
$60
THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE
Complete both races. One bib, one shirt, THREE finisher medals!
KIDS DASH
FREE!
8:40 & 10:15 AM
Two opportunities to run. Finisher medals for our little gobblers!
Listed registration prices exclude processing fees. See registration for current availability.
DOUBLE THE RACING. TRIPLE THE BLING.
Take On the 15K Challenge
Start with the 10K at 8:00 AM, then return for the 5K at 9:30 AM. Complete both races to compete for 15K Challenge overall and age group awards.
TWO RACES | THREE MEDALS | ONE EPIC MORNING
Register Early. Get the Extras.
NOVEMBER 1 DEADLINE
Your Name. Your Bib.
Register by November 1 to get your FIRST NAME printed on your race bib!
NOVEMBER 10 DEADLINE
Guarantee Your Shirt
Register by November 10 to guarantee your event T-shirt.
A Shirt Worth Gobbling Up
Celebrate Thanksgiving race day in style!
Shirts must be picked up race morning. Unclaimed shirts may be reassigned. No shipping or post-race distribution.
Thanksgiving Morning Schedule
Thursday, November 26, 2026
6:30 AM Packet Pickup & Registration
8:00 AM 10K Start / 15K Challenge First Leg
8:40 AM Kids Drumstick Dash #1
9:30 AM 5K Start / 15K Challenge Second Leg
10:15 AM Kids Drumstick Dash #2
The Kids Drumstick Dash is offered twice to accommodate families with parents competing in the 5K or 10K.
EARN YOUR THANKSGIVING BLING
Medals & Awards
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Finisher Medals
Celebrate crossing the finish line with a commemorative medal.
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Overall Awards
First overall male and female in the 5K, 10K, and 15K.
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Age Group Awards
Awards for the top three finishers in each age group.
Age Groups: 6-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Every Athlete Belongs at the Starting Line
The Galloping Gobbler welcomes participants of all abilities. We strive to provide a safe, enjoyable, inclusive, and competitive environment with reasonable accommodations whenever possible.
Competitive Adaptive Divisions
- Racing Wheelchair
- Handcycle
- Visually Impaired
- Ambulatory Adaptive
Participation Adaptive Division
A non-competitive division for athletes using mobility aids, personal guides, or other assistance, including participants with neurological or developmental disabilities.
Walkers welcome. Stroller-friendly course. Please contact the Race Director about accommodations, ideally at least 30 days before race day.
More Than a Race. A Chance to Give Back.
This Thanksgiving tradition supports several youth organizations, including the Armed Forces YMCA, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, and Job's Daughters International.
BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATION
Help support Pulaski County Homeless through our race-day food collection.
Good to Know Before You Go
Packet Pickup: Opens at 6:30 AM race morning. Friends and family may pick up packets for each other.
Timing: The 5K and 10K are chip-timed, with results and awards available through ItsYourRace.
After the Race: Enjoy snacks, cotton candy, and warm drinks as we celebrate Thanksgiving together.
Military & Student Discount: Save $5 with promo code VETERAN or STUDENT. One code per transaction. Applicable identification required at packet pickup.
Registration: The event announces a price increase at midnight before race day. Check registration for current prices and availability.
Race Commissioner: Melissa Sharp
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
The City of St. Robert, Missouri
Thank you to the City of St. Robert for proudly supporting this Thanksgiving tradition and helping bring our community together for a morning of fitness, family, and giving back.
THE COUNTDOWN TO THANKSGIVING IS ON
Ready to Gobble Up Some Miles?
Join your community, make holiday memories, and start Thanksgiving with a finish line worth celebrating.
REGISTER FOR THE 2026 GALLOPING GOBBLER →
St. Robert, Missouri | November 26, 2026
