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Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition

Name: Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition
Start: 2026-11-26T08:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-26T08:30:00.000Z
Location: Anderson, SC

5K · 1 mi · Fun Run

Nov 26, 2026 · Anderson, South Carolina, US

Listed Feb 15, 2021

South Carolina 5K

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It's a Thanksgiving Day Tradition!

If you think the only race that happens on Thanksgiving Day is seeing who gets a second helping of pumpkin pie first, guess again! Before lifting a fork, watching football, and taking a post-turkey snooze, hundreds Andersonian's start their holiday by giving thanks - with the famous Electric City Gobbler 5K and 1 MILE FUN RUN! and NEW this year Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial!

We welcome the tail feathers of Elite runners, weekend warriors, mamma's with strollers and kids alike along our fast

5K run course

1 Mile FUN RUN

and NEW for 2026...

the Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial!

So, if you have a flair for costumed fun, and enjoy fun, prizes and looking for a reason to feel guilt free about gobbling down all day, then lucky for you (and your love of green bean casserole) we are here, so get signed up you turkeys!!

Proceeds go to scholarship kids in the community to be active through our Operation Active Kids Program, OAK.

Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026

Time: Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial at 8:00 AM

Time: 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:02 AM

Time: 5K at 8:30 AM

Location: Anderson Mall Main Entrance, Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC

Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, November 25th; Day before race at Mall Noon until 6PM.

5K Course: Certified course on city streets surrounding the Anderson Mall - FAST and SAFE! (SC04033BS)

COURSE MAP HERE

1 Mile FUN Run: Course is enclosed around Mall (not timed)

Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial is enclosed around Mall

Finish Line: Medals and Hydration at Finish Line

Electric City Gobbler 5K Awards:

Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners

Top 3 Male and Female Overall Masters Winners

Top 3 Male and Female Overall Grandmasters

Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial Awards:

Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners

Age Groups

10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70-74 , 75-79, 80+

Registration:

Registration online page will reflect price - price includes chipped bib and finish line medal. Souvenir race shirts are optional and can be added on for a fee.

Strollers are welcome & Costumes are encouraged!

Directions:

From 1-85, take Exit 19A to Anderson, Anderson Mall is five miles on your right.

Contact: Alison Youngblood Alison@yourfirstflight.org

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Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition

Run Vibes summary

It's a Thanksgiving Day Tradition!

We welcome the tail feathers of Elite runners, weekend warriors, mamma's with strollers and kids alike along our fast

5K run course

1 Mile FUN RUN

and NEW for 2026...

the Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial!

So, if you have a flair for costumed fun, and enjoy fun, prizes and looking for a reason to feel guilt free about gobbling down all day, then lucky for you (and your love of green bean casserole) we are here, so get signed up you turkeys!!

Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026

Time: Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial at 8:00 AM

Time: 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:02 AM

Time: 5K at 8:30 AM

Location: Anderson Mall Main Entrance, Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC

Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, November 25th; Day before race at Mall Noon until 6PM.

5K Course: Certified course on city streets surrounding the Anderson Mall - FAST and SAFE! (SC04033BS)

COURSE MAP HERE

Electric City Gobbler 5K Awards:

Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners

Top 3 Male and Female Overall Masters Winners

Top 3 Male and Female Overall Grandmasters

Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial Awards:

Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners

Age Groups

10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70-74 , 75-79, 80+

Registration:

Registration online page will reflect price - price includes chipped bib and finish line medal. Souvenir race shirts are optional and can be added on for a fee.

Strollers are welcome & Costumes are encouraged!

Directions:

From 1-85, take Exit 19A to Anderson, Anderson Mall is five miles on your right.

Contact: Alison Youngblood Alison@yourfirstflight.org

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