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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 9:30 AM EST

Location
Concord, NC
760 Orphanage Rd, 28027
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Embrace the "Gobbler" spirit on a shaded, mixed-surface course, complete with finisher medals and a fun costume contest.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Gobbler event in Concord, NC, offers multiple distances, including a full marathon. Runners will navigate a shaded, mixed-surface course featuring both paved sections and a stretch of gravel/dirt. The course is structured as an out-and-back, with varying loops for each distance. Participants can look forward to earning a finisher medal and competing for awards. A "Best Costume" contest adds a playful element, inviting runners to embrace the "Gobbler" theme. This event welcomes runners for a grounded, festive experience.

What to expect

  • Run a shaded, out-and-back course with a mix of paved and gravel/dirt surfaces.
  • Earn a finisher medal and compete for awards.
  • Join the fun with a "Best Costume" contest.

Standout details

  • Finisher medals for all
  • "Best Costume" contest
  • Shaded, mixed-surface course
  • Out-and-back course format

Perks & features

  • Medal

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 AM EST · From $33.80

    Opens Jan 5, 2022, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Nov 14, 2026, 4:30 AM EST

  • 10K

    Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 AM EST · From $49.70

    Opens Jan 5, 2022, 3:46 PM EST · Closes Nov 14, 2026, 4:30 AM EST

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 AM EST · From $70.90

    Opens Jan 5, 2022, 6:19 AM EST · Closes Nov 14, 2026, 4:30 AM EST

+ 1 more option
  • 26.2 Miles

    Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 AM EST · From $102.70

    Opens Jan 16, 2022, 9:43 AM EST · Closes Nov 14, 2026, 4:30 AM EST

Vibe Check

Push Potential

Mixed surface + rolling terrain, longer distance

  • Mostly trail
  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Mixed
  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 9:30 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.

Additional Information We are located at the Dogwood Shelter. This course is paved with a stretch of gravel/dirt. When you first enter, the bathrooms are in the right corner of the parking lot. This is a shaded course.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5856694807 The course is an out-and-back (3.11M) The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon & Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5745899752 The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times. The Marathon does the out-and-back eight times.

Course Time Limit 6 hours.

Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

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