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Gobble Wobble-Hermitage Pa 2026

Date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $10
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Gobble Wobble5KNov 26, 20268:00 AM$102,000

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $10 until Nov 24.

Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $10, entry is about 67 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the Gobble Wobble starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,200 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, PA 16148

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 26 the day usually runs from 29°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 53°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Gobble Wobble-Hermitage Pa cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Bib and T-shirt Pickup

We will have bib and T-shirt pickup from 5:00-7:30 PM Wednesday November 25th at the Buhl Park Casino. We will be having race day registration in the Buhl Park Casino but we strongly encourage you to register online prior to the race as it…

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Registration

We will be having race day registration in the Buhl Park Casino but we strongly encourage you to register online prior to the race as it makes for a more enjoyable race morning for everyone.

Course

Course Map and Description

The starting line and finish line are both located near Shelter 4 across from the Buhl Casino. Participants will travel East across the starting line, loop around the Kite Field, head West around Lake Julia, continue South through the…

Awards

Results

2025: Overall Age Groups. 2024: Overall Age Groups. 2023: Overall Age Groups. 2022: Overall Age Groups. 2021: Overall Age Groups. 2019: Overall Age Groups. 2018: Overall Age Groups. 2017: Overall Age Groups.

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Race details

Where
715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, PA 16148Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 1,200 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K
Editions
2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Gobble Wobble-Hermitage Pa?
Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
At $10, entry is about 67 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, 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.
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?
5K.
Where does it start?
715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, PA 16148.

From the organizers

The 39th Annual Gobble Wobble 5k on Thanksgiving Day is back at Buhl Park, Hermitage, PA! Race day registration opens at 8:00 AM and the race will begin promptly at 9:30 AM. The proceeds benefit the Shenango River Watchers.

A Thanksgiving Day Tradition - The Shenango Valley’s largest 5k!

Pre-registration (until midnight November 24th, 2026): $10 per person

Race day registration: $15 per person.

Race day registration begins at 8:00am. Race starts promptly at 9:30am.

T-shirts are available for an additional charge.

Preordered T-shirts will be $20. Day of event T-shirts will be $25. We will have limited quantities on the day of the event.

Pre-order to ensure you get one before they sell out!

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