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Gainesville's Thanksgiving Day Cops & Gobblers 5K
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Gainesville's Thanksgiving Day Cops & Gobblers 5K

Gainesville, Georgia, United States
Nov 26, 2026
Running

About this race

Kick off your Thanksgiving Day with a fantastic new tradition — the Cops & Gobblers 5K in the heart of downtown Gainesville! Join neighbors, families, and first responders in a festive morning dash that earns you your turkey and a few extra helpings of stuffing.

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!

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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.

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$10.00
Closed

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.

Nov 26, 2026 0.2K 7:45 AM
$10.00
Closed

5K Run/Walk

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Kids Fun Run

Kids Run doing one loop around the Downtown Square

Nov 26, 2026 0.2K 7:45 AM
$20.00
Open

Virtual 5K

Nov 26, 2026 5K 7:45 AM
$35.00
Open

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.

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$25.00
Closed

Friends of the 5K Sponsor

Nov 26, 2026 5K 7:45 AM
$250.00
Closed

Volunteers

Nov 26, 2026 5K 7:45 AM
Free
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Gainesville.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 3.7° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 10.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -0.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 10.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
21.5
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
42.0%

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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