Gobble Wobble 5K for Food Finders presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $15–$30
From the Organizer
Join us on Thanksgiving Day for the Gobble Wobble 5K presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union! This is a 5K race that you can run or walk, taking place in West Lafayette at Cumberland Park. The event supports the local Food Finders Food Bank through donations and is a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving week festivities! We encourage both runners and walkers to register for the event. Bring your friends, family, and furry sidekicks...it's fun for all! Strollers and wagons are allowed, however, we ask you start in the back when lining up at the start line. This goes for anyone running or walking with a dog as well.
The race is limited to 400 chip timed participants and 100 free (no hat or chip time) participants.
If you would still like to participate, you can sign up in store until Wednesday November 27th for a free (no chip time bib) entry. We do encourage a food donation to Food Finders.
Race Start: 9:30 AM
Race Location: Cumberland Park in West Lafayette, IN
RACE POM POM BEANIE:
A race pom pom beanie is included with CHIP-TIMED bib registration only. The hat says "RUN, GOBBLE, NAP".
PACKET PICK-UP FOR ALL REGISTRANTS:
Packet pick-up will be on Wednesday, November 26th from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Fleet Feet in West Lafayette. Donations for Food Finders can be dropped off during this time as well. We will also accept donations on Thanksgiving morning at the event if you can't make it to packet pick-up. If you are registering for the free event, you are required to wear a bib as well. They will be available at packet pickup as well.
REGISTRATION:
You must register online in order to participate in the event. Participants can register for a chip-timed bib, chip-timed bib registration is $30.00 (excludes RunSignUp processing fee) and each participant will receive one pom pom beanie.
CHIP-TIMED registration will close on November 26th at 6:00pm or whenever we hit 400 registrants.
DONATIONS:
In order to support Food Finders, we're accepting both monetary and food donations. All donations can be dropped off during store hours at Fleet Feet in West Lafayette. Monetary donations are accepted in the form of cash or check. Please make checks payable to Food Finders Food Bank. We will also collect donations on the morning of the event.
Here is a link to Food Finders website that lists the items they are in need of the most: https://www.food-finders.org/get-involved/#donate-food
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
45°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lafayette Purdue Univ Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About West Lafayette, IN
Population
44,802
as of 2023
City Elevation
603 ft
Nearest Airport
LAF
Purdue University Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 58 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.
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- Gobble Wobble 5K for Food Finders presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union
- Date
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Gobble Wobble 5K for Food Finders presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union?
- Gobble Wobble 5K for Food Finders presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union is a running race held in West Lafayette, Indiana 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 Gobble Wobble 5K for Food Finders presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in West Lafayette, Indiana at 3101 N Salisbury St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Gobble Wobble 5K for Food Finders presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Gobble Wobble 5K for Food Finders presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union
Nov 26, 2026