Gobble on the Green 5K 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cashiers, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobble on the Green 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Junior Warrior Course | Kids | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Gobble on the Green 5K Run/Walk: $40 until Nov 26.
- Junior Warrior Course: Free until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 35:28, about 11:25 a mile, based on 761 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:55 and men in 31:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:17 AM, and the Gobble on the Green 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 2,940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
The Village Green Commons, Cashiers, NC 28717
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 results (3 years)Aggregated from official results (Runners Fit Race Works) for Gobble on the Green 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Gobble on the Green 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:07 or better, the top quarter in 29:58, and half the field in 36:28; the last tenth came in after 59:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:11 | 18:48 |
| 20-29 | 22:24 | 18:59 |
| 30-39 | 26:44 | 22:14 |
| 40-49 | 24:35 | 21:22 |
| 50-59 | 29:45 | 24:56 |
| 60-69 | 36:58 | 25:43 |
| 70+ | 46:32 | 40:11 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 14 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Gobble on the Green 5K 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 916 to 1,047 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:46 to 36:28.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,047 (+7%) | 36:28 | under 25:07 | 17:15 |
| 2023 | 980 (+7%) | 34:10 | under 23:27 | 0:09 |
| 2022 | 916 | 31:46 | under 21:29 | 0:10 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:58, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
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 38°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 66°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
- The Village Green Commons, Cashiers, NC 28717Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,940 feet
- Results posted by the race
- LIVE RESULTS
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Gobble on the Green 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,047 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 36:28 and the winner ran 17:15.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:58, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- The Village Green Commons, Cashiers, NC 28717.
From the organizers
Turkey, cornbread dressing, pumpkin pie, football, and family time … there are so many reasons to love Thanksgiving! Did we mention pie? Each family has its own activities and traditions to look forward to. The Village Green offers a 5K Run/Walk turkey-trot, Gobble On the Green!
T-Shirts: The final t-shirt order will be placed at 1:00pm on Nov. 6th. Additional t-shirts will not be available on race day this year. T-Shirts are only available to those registered by November 6th at 12 pm.