Gobbler Giveback 5K Walk/Run
Gobbler Giveback 5K Walk/Run is a running race on November 26–29, 2026 in Black River Falls, WI.
- Date
- November 26–29, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Help us continue the Gobbler Giveback tradition. We will be offering both in-person and virtual race options this year. Please join us for this fun opportunity to have some Thanksgiving day exercise while supporting several of our great local non-profit organizations.
IN-PERSON GOBBLER GIVEBACK DETAILS
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Meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 8:00AM on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026.
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5K out and back route on the Foundation Trail
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FREE event; donations encouraged to local non-profit organizations
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Participate at your own risk. Please wear appropriate footwear; trail can by icy.
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Hot chocolate will be provided.
VIRTUAL GOBBLER GIVEBACK DETAILS
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Complete a 5K (3.1 miles) anytime, anywhere, from November 26 - 30, 2026.
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Cost: FREE; Donations encouraged for local charitable organizations.
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
37°
Typical Low
20°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Blair, 19 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Black River Falls, WI
Population
3,514
as of 2023
City Elevation
864 ft
Nearest Airport
LSE
La Crosse Regional Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 124 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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80
Days to train
- Race
- Gobbler Giveback 5K Walk/Run
- Date
- November 26–29, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Gobbler Giveback 5K Walk/Run
Nov 26, 2026