Rockcastle Gobble Wobble 5K
Rockcastle Gobble Wobble 5K is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Mount Vernon, KY, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- November 14, 2026 (68 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Kick off the holiday season at the new Gobble Wobble – your new Thanksgiving tradition! Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.
Event Details
- 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk begins at 8:00 a.m. Event will be chip-timed.
- Race starts at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond St, Mt Vernon, KY
- Race day packet pick up from 7:00-7:45 a.m.
- $20 pre-registration fee by Monday, Nov. 2, includes race t-shirt.
- $25 registration fee after Nov. 2. T-shirt not guaranteed.
Awards
- Overall male and female race winner
- Top three male and female runners in each of the following age groups: 12-under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79, 80+
- Top three fastest male and female walkers
NEW! Student Strides 2026
- ALL students age 4-18 run FREE! No shirt included in registration, but may be added on for additional fee.
- Students who complete at least 7 races will receive a $25 gift card and custom t-shirt at the end of the 2026 series!
- Students must run or walk to be eligible for awards and incentives.
Questions/Information
Chelsea Dillingham at (606) 256-7767 or c.dillingham@rhrcc.org.
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
57°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mt Vernon, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Vernon, KY
City Elevation
1,161 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 46 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 93 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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68
Days to train
- Race
- Rockcastle Gobble Wobble 5K
- Date
- November 14, 2026
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Rockcastle Gobble Wobble 5K
Nov 14, 2026