
From the Organizer
Please join us for the 11th annual 5-K Gobble, Gobble, Run or Wobble benefiting preschool children of at-risk families in Fauquier County. By joining us you help ensure that every child in the county has access to all of the opportunities necessary to be ready for kindergarten and to succeed in school and in the workforce. This is an event for the whole family to run or wobble! Come join the fun and support Learning Starts Early!
Packet pickup: 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, or from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. on Race Day, Saturday, Nov. 22, at the entrance to St. James Episcopal School. Look for the school entrance from the main parking lot on Third Street.
Race start - Green Gallop 5k and the Orange Strut 2.6k: 8 a.m., in front of the Court House on Main Street.
Kids Dash - Starts in front of the Courthouse at 8:45 a.m. Awards after the Kids Dash at St. James Episcopal School parking lot on Third Street.
Walkers - Walkers are welcome. For any walkers who feel they might not be able to complete the 5k course in an hour, a 1.67 miles optional course (the Orange Strut) is offered. Please note that everyone must be off the courses by 9 a.m., so walkers should consider that timing when choosing a route.
RACE COURSE:
5k
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/909368413
Shorter course for walkers
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6639307692/
Other Details:
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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
54°
Typical Low
35°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Warrenton 3 Se, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
10,151
as of 2023
Elevation
576 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 24 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
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Days to train
Coming Up
Fauquier Education Farm 5K and Fun Run
Less than a mile away
AFGM 5K Walk/Run
13 miles away
Kids Running Camp
13 miles away
Shootout for Soldiers Virginia
14 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Gobble Gobble Run or Wobble 5K
Nov 21, 2026