Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- Gobbler 5K · 1 Mile Fun Run · Virtual 5K Race
From the Organizer
14th Annual Gobbler 5k and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run
First Christian Academy is hosting the 14th annual Gobbler 5k Run on Thursday, November 26th, 2026. Join us on Thanksgiving morning for a 1 mile fun run and 5k event! Run, walk, or stroll with your family through beautiful Starkey Park in New Port Richey, Florida. While you’re getting a great workout, you can also feel good about helping local students. All event proceeds from the Gobbler Run go to support First Christian Academy.
The Gobbler 5K will be a chip-timed race. Participants must begin the race between 7:30-7:40 am for accurate chip start time. Participants will receive a beautiful finisher’s medal, poly dry-fit race t-shirt and backpack. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group will also receive a placement trophy! The 1 Mile Fun Run is a race for all ages. Participants get a finishers medal, poly dry-fit race t-shirt and backpack! The entire event is family and pet friendly with music, vendors and fun!
Online registration ends Monday 11/23/26 at 8 am. Runners may still register in person on Race Day or packet pick up. Racers that want guaranteed shirt sizes must sign up online by 11/01/26. Due to selling out in 2025, early registration is encouraged to secure your entry.
PACKET PICK UP will be on Wednesday 11/25/26 from 4 to 6 PM at Starkey Park in the Educational Center. Please take advantage of early pick up so on Thanksgiving morning all you have to do is show up and run!
All participants will be parking in the fields at the entrance of the park. The race is in the center of the park (same awesome spot as last year) with the start and finish located at the Educational Center/ Information Kiosk. Please plan to make the short walk from the fields in the front (main parking area last year) to the Educational Center.
Jogging strollers are welcome as are well behaved and leashed pets.
Gates to the park open at 6:45am Thanksgiving morning. PLEASE do not go to the gate sooner then 6:45am if you are a participant. Our vendors and volunteers need to get in and get set up. This is going to be the best local non-commercialized race you have ever participated in!
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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
74°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tarpon Spgs Sewage Plt, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Port Richey, FL
Elevation
15 ft
Nearest Airport
TPA
Tampa International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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- What is the Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is a running race held in New Port Richey, Florida 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 Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in New Port Richey, Florida at Jay B Starkey Park, New Port Richey, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Nov 26, 2026