Gainesville's Thanksgiving Day Cops & Gobblers 5K
About the Event
Whether you're chasing down the next PR, jogging with friends and family, or casually strolling before your big feast, this event is for you. Enjoy fresh morning air, music, and community spirit as you start and finish on the historic square.
Registration and check-in opens at 6:30 AM, race starts at 8 AM sharp. Every participant can proudly wear their shirt and finisher medal to their Thanksgiving gatherings — and have bragging rights for extra pie!
Join fellow runners on November 26, 2026 for the Gainesville's Thanksgiving Day Cops & Gobblers 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 0.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Gainesville.
Races Offered
Running
5K (Includes Finisher Medal/No Shirt)
Participants in this event will NOT receive a race shirt, but they WILL receive a finisher medal. Those who qualify WILL BE eligible to receive overall or age group awards.
Fun Run With Finisher Medal Only (No Shirt)
Participants in this event will NOT receive a race shirt, but they WILL receive a finisher medal.
5K Run/Walk
Kids Fun Run
Kids Run doing one loop around the Downtown Square
Virtual 5K
No Shirt & No Medal 5K
Can't make it to the race? Participate wherever your travels take you and support a great cause! Choose whether to pick up your shirt/medal before the race or have it shipped to you.
Friends of the 5K Sponsor
Volunteers
About Gainesville
Gainesville's Thanksgiving Day Cops & Gobblers 5K takes place in Gainesville, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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