The Greensboro Gobbler 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk takes place every year on Thanksgiving Day. The 25th Annual Greensboro Gobbler will take place on November 27, 2025.

The Greensboro Gobbler 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk takes place at Center City Park, 200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401 in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina.

Pre-race packet pickup (Bib + T-Shirt): Monday, Nov 24-Wed, Nov 26 from 11am-6pm each day at The Natural Dog Pet Food Market at 2431 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408.

Race Day packet pickup (Bib + T-Shirt): Thursday, Nov 27 starting at 6:30am at the registration tent near the start line of the race.

*Please have your bib # ready at packet pickup. You can pickup packets for friends and family if you have their bib # or full names of everyone you are picking up for. Bib #'s will be emailed to all registrants the week before packet pickup.

* Help Support Greensboro Urban Ministry!! - We're excited to raise money for Greensboro Urban Ministry and will also be accepting food donations at packet pickup. Please bring any type of non-perishable food items to packet pickup and we'll have collection boxes waiting to be filled.

Yes, pets are allowed to run or spectate the Greensboro Gobbler. In fact, new to 2025, we've added some special treats just for pets! (see below for details).

For safety reasons, we please ask that anyone bringing their pets, to please keep them leashed at all times and if they are running then to please start at the back of the race to ensure the safety of you and your pet, as well as the safety of other runners.

NEW to 2025 for the Greensboro Gobbler Fur-Family!

- Fall & Turkey Dog Treats (Just stop by the registration tent to grab some)

- Fur-Family Costume Contest (Staff's favorite fur-family costume will win a special prize)

Yes, strollers are permitted for the Greensboro Gobbler. Children or pets riding in strollers do not require registration or payment. For anyone running or walking with a stroller we just please recommend that you start at the back of the race to ensure the safety of you/child/pet and the safety of other participants.

There are 3 parking garages (all offer FREE parking the day of the race) with available parking for Greensboro Gobbler participants and spectators, all located within 0.3 miles of Center City Park.

1) Davie Street Parking - 109 E Market St - 0.2 miles away - (336) 373-2136

2) Greene Street Parking Deck - 211 S Greene St - 0.3 miles away - (336) 373-2113

3) Church Street Deck - 215 N Church St - 0.3 miles away - (336) 373-2973

No post-race party or activities are held after the Greensboro Gobbler as it's held on Thanksgiving Day and most participants prefer to get home to their families for Thanksgiving festivities. We are hoping to get a few vendors on board this year offering free and/or discounted snacks/drinks and if so, they will most likely stick around for a bit for anyone wanting to hang out and visit.

The Greensboro Gobbler currently partners with Greensboro Urban Ministry who provide opportunities for housing solutions, safe shelter, food, and support services year-round for residents of the greater Greensboro community. Founded in 1967, Greensboro Urban Ministry is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization serving Guilford County, North Carolina.

Registrants are able to make donations to Greensboro Urban Ministry or can click the link below to learn more. The Greensboro Gobbler also partners with the ministry in multiple areas, including accepting food donations at packet pickup and donations of leftover shirts and supplies from the event. If you know of a charity you think might be interested in partnering with us, please email more details to info@greensborogobbler.com.

We are always looking for additional volunteers for the Greensboro Gobbler. If you're interested in volunteering this year, please click the button below to fill out our volunteer form with your preferences and someone will reach out soon. Thank you!

Every Greensboro Gobbler registrant will receive a super-soft long-sleeve unisex T-shirt. Shirts are custom-designed each year with awesome new graphics. All registrants will also receive a chip-timed bib and light post-race snacks.

Yes we do! The Greensboro Gobbler 5K is a chip-timed race. All 5K runners bibs have electronic chips in them to accurately track finish times. We ask that all 5K participants please wear their bibs with the race number on the front and completely visible. All awards will be based on chip time.

Awards will be presented for the following categories:

- 5K – Top 3 overall male and female

- 5K – Top male and female in each age group:

- Age Groups: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

- Awards will be given out following the conclusion of the race.

- To accept or receive an award, you must be physically present following the race.

6:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup & Same-Day Registration Starts

8:00 AM - 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts

8:30 AM - 5K starts

Post-Race - Awards Ceremony Immediately Following the Race

The Greensboro Gobbler has been a cherished Greensboro community tradition for over 24 years and is the largest turkey trot in Greensboro, NC. 2025 will be the 25th Annual Greensboro Gobbler 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.