Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k
Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Lexington, VA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
2024 Race Results are now available! View them here.
The Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees are excited to be continuing Lexington's best Thanksgiving tradition with the 14th Annual Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k!
On Thanksgiving Day, we will be hosting both a 5k (walk or run) and Children's Fun Run, making this a community event the whole family can participate in! So come out and enjoy the festivities, but don't worry, we'll still get you home in time to put the turkey in the oven!
*Children's Fun Run Registration will be available starting at 7:30am of the day of the race, and a guardian must be present to sign the waiver.
Open to runners/walkers of all abilities. Strollers welcome. Pets on a leash are welcome.
Schedule
- 7:30am - Registration Opens (5K & Children's Fun Run)
- 8:30am - Children’s Fun Run Start
- 8:45am - Warm-up
- 9:00am - 5K Race Start
- Awards presentation & photos with Gobble Wobble turkey mascot to follow.
Race Amenities:
- Chip timed
- Pre-registered 5k participants will receive long-sleeve race t-shirt WHILE supplies last (must register by Nov. 1st to guarantee a shirt)***
- Post-race water and refreshments
- Overall and age group awards in the 5k
***The deadline to receive a t-shirt is November 1st. If you register after that date, we cannot guarantee a Gobble Wobble t-shirt but will have extra shirts available while supplies last. Sponsors must send in materials by Sunday, Oct. 26 to be included on t-shirts.
PACKET PICK-UP
- Tuesday, November 25 at Lex Running Shop from 3-6 pm
- Wednesday, November 26 at Lex Running Shop from 3-6 pm
- Day of packet pickup will be available starting at 7:30 AM at Maury River Middle School
**Have questions? We'd love to answer them! Send us an email at: lexingtongobblewobble@gmail.com!**
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
54°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington.
Host City
About Lexington, VA
Population
7,420
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,107 ft
Nearest Airport
LYH
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field · 35 mi
Major Hub
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 119 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k
Nov 26, 2026