Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run
About this race
🦃 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run 🏃
Thanksgiving Morning @ Holly Recreation State Park
***Michigan State Parks Pass REQUIRED for entry***
Start your Thanksgiving Day with a new family tradition at the Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run! Lace up your running shoes, grab your family and friends, and join us for a fun, festive morning of fitness before the feast.
Set in the scenic and serene Holly Recreation State Park, the Gobbler Gallop features a closed course on 100% paved roads, making it safe, smooth, and perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're chasing a PR or just looking to burn off some pre-dinner calories, this is the perfect way to kick off your holiday.
🦃 Event Highlights:
👟 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run options – Choose your challenge and hit the pavement!
🌳 Beautiful paved course through Holly Rec's rolling terrain – Scenic views, smooth roads
🚫🚗 No vehicle traffic – Entire course is closed for a safe, stress-free run
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly atmosphere – Bring the whole flock!
📷 FREE Race Photos – to capture festive moments and memories
🎽🥤 Commemorative Swag & Post-Race Refreshments – Dri-fit shirts, medals, and tasty treats!
🦃 Registration Includes:
🎟️ Entry into 10K
⏱️ Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results 📈 (2.5K & 5K Split Times + Rankings!)
🥇 Custom Finisher Medal
👕 Dri-Fit Participant T-Shirt
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
📸 FREE Race Photos
🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib
🍌💧Post Race Refreshments
Packet Pick-Up Info:
📍 Location: Holly Recreation State Park (Race Site)
🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 26th – RACE DAY! (THANKSGIVING)
⏰ Time: 7:15 AM – 8:50 AM
🏁RACE START TIME --- 9AM
🔥🦃 TURKEY TROT TRADITION STARTS HERE 🏃💨
🎽 Pick up your race bib, event shirt, and finisher swag before the starting gun!
✅ Race day packet pick-up only – Arrive early to avoid the rush and get race-ready!
Join fellow runners on November 27, 2025 for the Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K featuring a flat and fast course in Holly.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
10K Run
5K Run/Walk (Economy - No Shirt/No Medal)
No Shirt and No Medal
10K Run (Economy - No Shirt/No Medal)
No Shirt and No Medal
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Holly in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Holly
Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run takes place in Holly, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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