2026 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 8100 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run · 5K Run/Walk (Economy - No Shirt/No Medal) & more
From the Organizer
🦃 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run 🏃
Thanksgiving Morning @ Holly Recreation State Park
***Michigan State Parks Pass REQUIRED for entry***
Start your Thanksgiving Day with a new family tradition at the Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run! Lace up your running shoes, grab your family and friends, and join us for a fun, festive morning of fitness before the feast.
Set in the scenic and serene Holly Recreation State Park, the Gobbler Gallop features a closed course on 100% paved roads, making it safe, smooth, and perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're chasing a PR or just looking to burn off some pre-dinner calories, this is the perfect way to kick off your holiday.
🦃 Event Highlights:
👟 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run options – Choose your challenge and hit the pavement!
🌳 Beautiful paved course through Holly Rec's rolling terrain – Scenic views, smooth roads
🚫🚗 No vehicle traffic – Entire course is closed for a safe, stress-free run
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly atmosphere – Bring the whole flock!
📷 FREE Race Photos – to capture festive moments and memories
🎽🥤 Commemorative Swag & Post-Race Refreshments – Dri-fit shirts, medals, and tasty treats!
🦃 Registration Includes:
🎟️ Entry into 10K
⏱️ Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results 📈 (2.5K & 5K Split Times + Rankings!)
🥇 Custom Finisher Medal
👕 Dri-Fit Participant T-Shirt
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
📸 FREE Race Photos
🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib
🍌💧Post Race Refreshments
Packet Pick-Up Info:
📍 Location: Holly Recreation State Park (Race Site)
🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 26th – RACE DAY! (THANKSGIVING)
⏰ Time: 7:15 AM – 8:50 AM
🏁RACE START TIME --- 9AM
🔥🦃 TURKEY TROT TRADITION STARTS HERE 🏃💨
🎽 Pick up your race bib, event shirt, and finisher swag before the starting gun!
✅ Race day packet pick-up only – Arrive early to avoid the rush and get race-ready!
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
40°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from White Lake 4e, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Holly, MI
Population
5,971
as of 2023
Elevation
924 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 8100 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run?
- 2026 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run is a running race held in Holly, Michigan 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 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Holly, Michigan at 8100 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run
Nov 26, 2026