Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- 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, 20269:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20269:00 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 North Carolina ($45).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in North Carolina runs 1:03:04, about 10:09 a mile, based on 99 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:05 and men in 58:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 320 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
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 Raleigh, NC (46). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:48 or better, the top quarter in 29:49, and half the field in 33:56; the last tenth came in after 54:46.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 57:34 or better, the top quarter in 57:52, and half the field in 1:02:11; the last tenth came in after 1:17:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 29:49 | n/a |
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 6 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46) 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 28 to 29 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:33 to 33:56.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 (+4%) | 33:56 | under 25:48 | 21:46 |
| 2024 | 28 | 33:33 | under 27:59 | 18:15 |
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 45°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°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
- 9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 320 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 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 North Carolina?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in North Carolina ($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, 29 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 33:56 and the winner ran 21:46.
- Where does it start?
- 9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614.
From the organizers
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