Gobbler Gauntlet 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- New Lenox, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobbler Gauntlet 5K | 5K | Nov 21, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Illinois ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Lenox runs 40:58, about 13:11 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 44:49 and men in 36:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:47 AM, and the Gobbler Gauntlet 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 670 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
485 Marley Road, New Lenox, IL 60451
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 (4 years)Aggregated from official results (T&H Timing) for Gobbler Gauntlet 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Gobbler Gauntlet 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:37 or better, the top quarter in 28:01, and half the field in 32:30; the last tenth came in after 49:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:29 | 19:40 |
| 20-29 | 32:01 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 30:00 | 23:35 |
| 40-49 | 26:05 | 23:45 |
| 50-59 | 30:19 | 27:49 |
| 60-69 | 54:23 | 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 50 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Gobbler Gauntlet 5K 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 187 to 280 finishers, and the median time dropped from 34:37 to 32:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 280 (-5%) | 32:30 | under 23:37 | 19:10 |
| 2024 | 294 (+30%) | 32:54 | under 23:16 | 16:06 |
| 2023 | 227 (+21%) | 34:52 | under 21:36 | 16:57 |
| 2022 | 187 | 34:37 | under 24:16 | 17:38 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Illinois 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:01, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 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 31°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 59°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
- 485 Marley Road, New Lenox, IL 60451Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 670 feet
- Included with entry
- Long sleeve t-shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025), 2024 (Nov 16, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023), 2022 (Nov 19, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Gobbler Gauntlet 5K?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Illinois ($35).
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 280 runners finished the Gobbler Gauntlet 5K; the median finish was 32:30 and the winner ran 19:10.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:01, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 485 Marley Road, New Lenox, IL 60451.
From the organizers
Gobbler Gauntlet 5K
Age 7 & Older
Sanctuary Golf Course
Dash your way to the finish line. The terrain of the race/walk is mostly flat with a few rolling hills. The route will have a water station and an electronically timed finish line. All participants will receive one complimentary drink in the clubhouse upon finishing the race. Medals will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place finishers in each age category such as top male and female finishers as well as male and female winners from New Lenox. Net proceeds will benefit the NLCPD Scholarship Program. If registered by Monday, October 27, participants are guaranteed a race shirt. Race Day Walk-up registration begins at 7:00am.
Saturday, November 21st @8am