2026 Reno's Wobble Before You Gobble 10K/ 5K/ 1 Mile Walk 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $55 on Nov 1, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $50$55 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:10 AM | $40$45 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20269:15 AM | $25$30 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $50 until Nov 1, then $55 until Nov 22, then $65 until Nov 26.
- 5K: $40 until Nov 1, then $45 until Nov 22, then $55 until Nov 26.
- 1 Mile Walk: $25 until Nov 1, then $30 until Nov 22, then $35 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 19 percent above a typical 10K in Nevada, which costs $42 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Reno runs 1:05:23, about 10:31 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:40 and men in 58:01.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 4,520 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2 S. Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89501
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results5K
10K
Aggregated from official results (Bighorn Racing) for 2026 Reno's Wobble Before You Gobble 10K/ 5K/ 1 Mile Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2026 Reno's Wobble Before You Gobble 10K/ 5K/ 1 Mile Walk?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:53 or better, the top quarter in 32:31, and half the field in 39:34; the last tenth came in after 59:50.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 46:50 or better, the top quarter in 52:37, and half the field in 58:57; the last tenth came in after 1:15:40.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:03 | 16:27 |
| 20-29 | 25:18 | 18:02 |
| 30-39 | 22:57 | 20:20 |
| 40-49 | 26:52 | 23:06 |
| 50-59 | 27:56 | 24:06 |
| 60-69 | 26:31 | 25:12 |
| 70+ | 49:48 | 33:41 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Nevada 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:31, against 30:26 in a typical Nevada 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- 10K: Faster than most US 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 52:37, against 55:00 in a typical US 10K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 54°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2 S. Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89501Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 4,520 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Reno's Wobble Before You Gobble 10K/ 5K/ 1 Mile Walk?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Nevada?
- At $50, entry is about 19 percent above a typical 10K in Nevada, which costs $42 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 2,383 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 39:34 and the winner ran 15:56.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:31, against 30:26 in a typical Nevada 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 2 S. Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89501.
From the organizers
Reno's Wobble Before You Gobble is the best Thanksgiving tradition for the whole family. Join us on Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday November 26th for a run/ walk/ wobble that kicks off your Thanksgiving morning festivities!
The 2026 event will take place at Wingfield Park (2 South Arlington Ave. Reno, NV 89501)
The 10K will start at 9am, followed by the 5K at 9:10am, and the 1 Mile Walk at 9:15am. Participants will make their way through Downtown Reno before returning to the finish where they will get a finisher's medal upon completion.
Packet pickup will be Tuesday, November 24th and Wednesday, November 25th from 12-6pm at Reno Running Company- Summit Store (13987 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89511).