
From the Organizer
Kick start your Thanksgiving morning with Puyallup’s own Gobble Gobble 5K & 10K! Gather your friends and family and run/walk this festive community tradition starting and finishing at Pierce College Puyallup.
Enjoy a fun and scenic chip-timed course while celebrating Thanksgiving with the local running and walking community. The first 200 registrants will receive the FAMOUS Fork Finisher Medal (Yes… you can actually use it to eat your Thanksgiving dinner afterward!).
Registration Includes:
• Chip Timed Event
• Finisher Medal
• Commemorative Race Bib
• Branded Junk Brands Headband
• After-event Snacks
• Entry into Prize Giveaways
We will also be collecting donations for the Stahl Jr. High food pantry. Suggested donation items include single-serving microwavable mac & cheese cups, single-serving breakfast cereal, granola bars, protein bars, microwavable soups, and Pop-Tarts. Help us support local students and families this Thanksgiving season.
Whether you’re looking to burn a few calories before the big feast, create lasting memories with family and friends, or continue your holiday running tradition, the Gobble Gobble 5K & 10K is the perfect way to start your Thanksgiving Day. The Gobble Gobble 5K & 10K is proudly becoming a Puyallup Thanksgiving tradition!
Long sleeve lifestyle tee shirts are available for purchase: $22 for S - XL, $27 for 2XL & 3XL. Thanksgiving is the busiest running day in America, so our swag cutoff date is earlier than most events. Shirts available for purchase and medals are guaranteed until October 5th.
Packet Pick - Up will be held on Sunday November 22nd South Hill Mall (Inside in front of Dick's) from 11 AM - 6 PM.
If you wish to pick up your event swag on Thanksgiving morning there will be a $20 service fee.
Absolutely NO dogs, scooters or bicycles. Our insurance does not cover dogs, and Pierce College does not allow dogs on campus for this event. In addition, we want to protect our furry friends and your fellow runners/walkers. Thank you for your cooperation!
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
48°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
66%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcmillin Rsvr, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
42,642
as of 2023
City Elevation
427 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Gobble Gobble 5K & 10K
Nov 26, 2026