Gobble Waddle 5K/10K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- 218 S. 2nd St., Smithfield, NC
- Distance
- 5K · 10K
From the Organizer
Join Us for the 18th Annual Gobble Waddle 5K/10K Run/Walk, presented by HealthQuest Fitness and Wellness Center!
Get ready to lace up for a festive, family-friendly celebration of fitness and giving! The Gobble Waddle features a timed run and a fun walk designed for all ages and activity levels. Whether you're racing for a personal best or strolling with loved ones, strollers and leashed dogs are absolutely welcome!
Dog Guidelines: All canine participants must be friendly and kept on a fixed leash at all times. Please help keep the course clean by picking up after your pets.
Give Back This Thanksgiving: In the spirit of the season, we encourage all participants to bring at least five canned food items to donate. Contributions can be dropped off at the event or at HealthQuest in advance. Donations will support local food bank agencies and the SECU Hospice House, helping neighbors in need right here in our community.
Registration Details:
Your entry fee includes:
A participant t-shirt & medal
A finisher prize for youth under 17
Snacks and water
Timing services
All transaction fees
Please note:
Entry fees are non-refundable. T-shirt sizes are first-come, first-served—registrations after October 1 may not receive their preferred size.
5K Run/Walk:
Until October 15: $35 per person
October 16 - November 22: $40 per person
10K Run:
Until October 15: $45 per person
October 16 - November 22: $50 per person
Early Packet Pickup:
When: Friday, Nov 20
Where: Health Quest Fitness & Wellness Center
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
Registration/Packet Pickup: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
5K/10K Start: 9:00 a.m.
Awards ceremony to follow.
AWARDS (for live event only):
5K: 6-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-99
10K: 6-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-99
Awards will be given to the top 2 male and top 2 female finishers for each age category.
Prizes will be given to the 1st place overall male and female for both the 5K and 10K events.
Team Awards:
Largest Team, Most Creative Team Name & Most Team Spirit
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Gobble Waddle 5K/10K?
- Gobble Waddle 5K/10K is a running event held in Smithfield, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Gobble Waddle 5K/10K?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Smithfield, NC at 218 S. 2nd St., Smithfield, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Gobble Waddle 5K/10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Gobble Waddle 5K/10K
Nov 21, 2026