Gobbler 5K & 10K at Lancaster Junction Trail, Manheim, PA, (47) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Manheim, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Nov 21, 20268:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 21, 20268:30 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $45 until Nov 21.
- 5K: $30 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Pennsylvania ($45).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Pennsylvania runs 1:14:53, about 12:03 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:21:18 and men in 1:12:28.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 460 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
99 Champ Blvd, Manheim, PA 17545
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 (2 years)5K
10K
Aggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Gobbler 5K & 10K at Lancaster Junction Trail, Manheim, PA, (47). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Gobbler 5K & 10K at Lancaster Junction Trail, Manheim, PA, (47)?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 20:39 or better, the top quarter in 25:06, and half the field in 31:30; the last tenth came in after 54:21.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 42:59 or better, the top quarter in 47:50, and half the field in 59:22; the last tenth came in after 1:18:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 25:56 |
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
Down 43 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Gobbler 5K & 10K at Lancaster Junction Trail, Manheim, PA, (47) 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 53 to 23 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:12 to 31:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 (-57%) | 31:30 | under 20:39 | 20:10 |
| 2024 | 53 | 36:12 | under 25:06 | 21:32 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Pennsylvania trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 29:07, against 29:32 in a typical Pennsylvania trail 5K, so times here are about average.
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 21 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 56°F.
Based on 85 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
- 99 Champ Blvd, Manheim, PA 17545Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 460 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 23, 2024)
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Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is Gobbler 5K & 10K at Lancaster Junction Trail, Manheim, PA, (47)?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Pennsylvania ($45).
- 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, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 23 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 31:30 and the winner ran 20:10.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 29:07, against 29:32 in a typical Pennsylvania trail 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 99 Champ Blvd, Manheim, PA 17545.
From the organizers
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