
Hobble Then Gobble 5 Mile and 2 Mile Walk is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Hattiesburg, MS, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
We are continuing the tradition so all of you can run and not feel guilty for that extra slice of pie! We will have the usual awards (Overall and AG) and awesome shirts, including a chance to take home a frozen turkey! You get to run or walk through the scenic neighborhood of Lake Serene and may even get your feet wet. Don't miss out on this amazing running event! Whether you are continuing your Thanksgiving tradition or starting a new one, we would love for you to support this amazing annual event!
Course: Run or walk through the scenic neighborhood of Lake Serene, beginning and ending at Lake Serene Clubhouse.
5 Mile Run Awards: 1st Male and Female, Overall, Master, and Grandmaster. Age Group awards: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male and Female ages 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+.
2 Mile Walk Awards: Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female
Online registration closes at 11:59 pm (CDT) on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
Packet Pickup: Packet Pick Up will take place at Lake Serene Clubhouse on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. We will also have packet pickup at the Lake Serene Clubhouse the morning of the race from 6:30 am to 7:30 am.
Last Minute In-Person Registration: Last minute in-person registration will take place at Packet Pickup. Last minute registration is $50 (cash, check or money order, only - no cards will be accepted).
New this year: Coaches, if you would like to sign up your Track or Cross Country team, please reach out to contactus@pinebeltpacers.org and we will get you a discounted rate for your students.
Register by November 16, 2026, to be guaranteed a race Sweatshirt!
Last minute in-person registration at packet pickup only.
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
66°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hattiesburg 5sw, 7 mi from the venue.
Population
48,507
as of 2023
City Elevation
319 ft
Nearest Airport
PIB
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 103 mi
Time Zone
Central 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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Hobble Then Gobble 5 Mile and 2 Mile Walk
Nov 26, 2026