From the Organizer
Grab your family, rally your friends, and lace up those running shoes… It’s time for the Gobble Jog!
More than just a race, Gobble Jog is a Thanksgiving tradition that brings our community together for fun, fitness, and a powerful purpose. Every step taken helps provide food, housing assistance, and hope to neighbors facing hunger and homelessness throughout our community.
Why Run for MUST?
Every registration helps fight food insecurity in our local communities
Your support helps meet the growing demand for meals and emergency assistance
You help raise awareness for families experiencing hardship during the holidays
Gobble Jog celebrates gratitude, giving back, and community spirit
The impact lasts far beyond race day through MUST’s year-round programs and services
AND it’s a great activity for the WHOLE family.
Can’t Make the Race? Become a Phantom Runner!
Still want to support the cause without hitting the pavement? Join as a Phantom Runner!
✔️ Receive the official race t-shirt
✔️ Support local families in need from anywhere
✔️ Perfect for traveling families or busy Thanksgiving hosts
✔️ No early wake-up call required (unless you want one!)
Whether you run, walk, cheer, or support from home, every participant helps make Thanksgiving brighter for families in need.
Race Options for Everyone
👟 10K
👟 5K
👟 1K Fun Run
👶 Tot Trot (50-yard dash)
🦃 Phantom Runner Option
The 10K and 5K races are official AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifiers and USATF Certified.
Register today and Gobble for Good!
Events
Weather
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
60°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mableton 1 N, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
61,773
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,112 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 24th Annual MUST Gobble Jog, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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4 miles away
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1 mile away
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Less than a mile away
The Lucky Dog Race for Recovery 5K
5 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
24th Annual MUST Gobble Jog
Nov 26, 2026