2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 755 8th ave S., Naples, FL
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 1 Mile Walk · Kids 1K & more
From the Organizer
GCR is excited to announce that we will be hosting the 13th Annual GCR Thanksgiving Race this year on Thanksgiving!!
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up - RECOMMENDED!
Tuesday 11/24 & Wednesday 11/25 @ Naples on the Run (20 10th St. S. Naples, FL 34102)
Hours - 11AM-4PM
Race Day Packet Pick Up - Race day starting at 6AM - NOT RECOMMENDED
Please arrive no later than 6:00am if you have not yet gotten your race number and shirt.
You may Pick up your packet at the race ONLY from 6:00am-7:25am.
NO DAY OF REGISTRATION.
Walkers are welcome for both the 1 mile walk and the 5K. Come one, come all! If you can't walk the full 5K, there is a turnaround for the mile. Walkers/strollers/dogs etc. please start near the back! There is one official start at 7:30am however those near the back will cross the official start line around 7:35am - your chip time will not start until you cross the official start line. Start line will stay up for 10 minutes after "runners set, go!" and then be pulled.
Our kids races are free, but do NOT include a shirt! A parent must sign them up here in order to agree to the waiver. Medals are given to our kids, but likely a medal from a past Thanksgiving Day GCR race.
This beautiful course will start on 5th Avenue & wind through downtown Naples!!
Plenty of FREE parking (multiple 4 story parking garages within 200m of packet pickup).
Shirts to all paid participants!
Race Medals to all finishers!
This race benefits:
St. Matthew's House and our Youth Development/ Scholarship Fund.
We are collecting canned goods for St. Matthew's House. Please bring your non-perishable items to packet pick-up or to the registration area on the day of the race.
This run/walk will be a GREAT way to start your Thanksgiving weekend!
Course open for 90 minutes
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Naples, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Naples, FL
Elevation
11 ft
Nearest Airport
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- 2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 755 8th ave S., Naples, FL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash?
- 2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash is a running race held in Naples, Florida on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Naples, Florida at 755 8th ave S., Naples, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash
Nov 26, 2026