
From the Organizer
The Gobble Wobble 5K is the Y's annual Thanksgiving Day family tradition in the greater Philadelphia area! We have multiple locations and race options to challenge the whole family, including a virtual race for those of us who are out of town or shudder at the idea of waking up early!
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
53°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norristown, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
9,235
as of 2023
City Elevation
182 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 15 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Greater Philadelphia YMCA Gobble Wobble 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
162
Days to train
Coming Up
Cares 5K
Less than a mile away
Philadelphia Country Club
1 mile away
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5 miles away
2nd Annual Patriot Day 9/11 PT Challenge - Honoring SSG Marc Small
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Gobble Wobble 5K
Nov 26, 2026