Your favorite family tradition is back - spend your Thanksgiving morning with your crew at the Gobble Wobble 5K! 🦃🏃 We have four in-person race sites as well as a way to participate virtually.
There's no better holiday routine than one that combines family time, healthy exercise, and giving back. This walk/run event is held each year rain or shine, making it an easy option to bake into your holiday plans year over year. Every year brings something new—new merch, new ways to join the fun, and even new routes and race locations. But one thing stays the same: sharing the experience with our Y family.
Run: Ready to run on Thanksgiving morning? We have a race for you and your squad! Compete against your friends, family, and the community for the Gobble Gold.
Walk: Trotting more your speed? Bring the whole family for some early morning exercise...you know, to feel less guilty before your Thanksgiving feast! Plus race proceeds support the Y.
Virtual: Crowds not your style? Busy schedule? Run on your time with our virtual race option. Track your race, submit your time, support the Y. Easy.
Proceeds from the race ensure everyone in our communities have low cost access to youth programs, child care, and membership.
When:
All in-person races take place on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Where:
Join us in-person at our courses:
Abington
Hosted by our Willow Grove YMCA
We'll see you at the corner of Huntingdon Road and Susquehanna Road next to Abington Memorial Field.
Havertown
Hosted by our Haverford YMCA
Both courses begin from our YMCA parking lot.
Royersford
Hosted by our Spring Valley YMCA
Located just across the street, join the fun at PJP II High School!
Philadelphia
Hosted by the Christian Street YMCA
We're taking Gobble Wobble to the city. See you at The Navy Yard!
The early bird gets the worm!
Register by September 15, 2026, to take your 5k game into FEAST MODE! When you register by September 15, you'll get a free and limited-edition pair of Gobble Wobble socks! Rock them on race day or wear them while you're training to let everyone know your PR is a few strides away!
How to register:
Click the link below and follow the prompts to register for your preferred race.