Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition
Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Anderson, SC, with entry fees from $5 to $25.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Location
- 1313 Main Street, Anderson, SC
- Price
- $5–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
It's a Thanksgiving Day Tradition!
If you think the only race that happens on Thanksgiving Day is seeing who gets a second helping of pumpkin pie first, guess again! Before lifting a fork, watching football, and taking a post-turkey snooze, hundreds of Andersonian's start their holiday by giving thanks - with the famous Electric City Gobbler 5K and 1 MILE FUN RUN!
NEW this year Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial!
We welcome the tail feathers of Elite runners, weekend warriors, mamas with strollers and kids alike along our fast
5K run course
1 Mile FUN RUN
and NEW for 2026...
the Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial!
So, if you have a flair for costumed fun, and enjoy fun, prizes and looking for a reason to feel guilt free about gobbling down all day, then lucky for you (and your love of green bean casserole) we are here, so get signed up you turkeys!!
Proceeds go to scholarship kids in the community to be active through our Operation Active Kids Program, OAK.
Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026
Time: Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial at 8:00 AM
Time: 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:02 AM
Time: 5K at 8:30 AM
Location: Anderson Mall Main Entrance, Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC
Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, November 25th; Day before race at Mall Noon until 6PM.
5K Course: Certified course on city streets surrounding the Anderson Mall - FAST and SAFE! (SC04033BS)
1 Mile FUN Run: Course is enclosed around Mall (not timed)
Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial is enclosed around Mall
Finish Line: Medals and Hydration at Finish Line
Electric City Gobbler 5K Awards:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners
Top 3 Male and Female Overall Masters Winners
Top 3 Male and Female Overall Grandmasters
Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial Awards:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners
Age Groups
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10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70-74 , 75-79, 80+
Registration:
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Registration online page will reflect price - price includes chipped bib and finish line medal. Souvenir race shirts are optional and can be added on for a fee.
Strollers are welcome & Costumes are encouraged!
Directions:
From 1-85, take Exit 19A to Anderson, Anderson Mall is five miles on your right.
Contact: Alison Youngblood Alison@yourfirstflight.org
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
60°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Anderson Co Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Anderson, SC
City Elevation
749 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 112 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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126
Days to train
- Race
- Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 1313 Main Street, Anderson, SC
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Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition
Nov 26, 2026