Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
About this race
The Gobbler Grind Marathon, one of Kansas’ oldest marathon. An enduring tradition in the heart of Johnson County, Kansas for nearly three decades that connects Kansas and Missouri running communities together.
Now in it's 33rd year, this historic road race, held on the Sunday before Thanksgiving each year, is the Kansas Marathon you don’t want to miss, drawing runners and fitness enthusiasts from all corners.
Join us at the Gobbler Grind, on November 22, 2026 where we offer a Boston Qualifying Marathon (also a 50 State Marathon Club Certified Race), Half Marathon, 10K and 5K distances—a celebration of passion, competition, and friendship within the vibrant running community. Let’s lace up our shoes and chase after our dreams together, preserving the cherished tradition of this historic race in Kansas and beyond. For more information visit www.gobblergrindmarathon.com
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Overland Park, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 5:00 PM local time (CST) in Overland Park on November 22, 2026 — 9h 50m of daylight.
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Results — Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Overland Park
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Overland Park 5K Races 25 races
- 10K Run Events in Overland Park 7 races
- Overland Park Half Marathons 2 races
- Overland Park Running Calendar 2026 34 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 34 Overland Park events
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