Gobbler 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (46) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Midlothian, Virginia
- 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 14, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:00 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 14.
- 5K: $30 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Virginia ($45).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Virginia runs 1:11:54, about 11:34 a mile, based on 62 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:19:48 and men in 1:02:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:48 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Midlothian Mines Park, Midlothian, VA 23114
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 Midlothian, VA (46). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Gobbler 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (46)?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:51 or better, the top quarter in 32:42, and half the field in 36:40; the last tenth came in after 50:55.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 51:55 or better, the top quarter in 55:29, and half the field in 1:02:34; the last tenth came in after 1:16:26.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 19 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Gobbler 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (46) 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 21 to 22 finishers, and the median time dropped from 45:42 to 36:40.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 (+5%) | 36:40 | under 28:51 | 25:24 |
| 2024 | 21 | 45:42 | under 23:02 | 21:33 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 74°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
- Midlothian Mines Park, Midlothian, VA 23114Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 370 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Gobbler 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (46)?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Virginia ($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, 22 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:40 and the winner ran 25:24.
- Where does it start?
- Midlothian Mines Park, Midlothian, VA 23114.
From the organizers
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