McCourtie’s Gobble ’Til You Wobble 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Cement City, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children 5 and younger - Free Admission | Kids | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| McCourtie's 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $15 | – |
| McCourtie's 5k Run | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| McCourtie's Half Turkey Trot (Half Marathon) | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $60 | – |
| McCourtie's Turkey Trot (Marathon) | Marathon | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $80 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Children 5 and younger - Free Admission: Free until Nov 14.
- McCourtie's 1 Mile Fun Run: $15 until Nov 13.
- McCourtie's 5k Run: $30 until Nov 13.
- McCourtie's Half Turkey Trot (Half Marathon): $60 until Nov 13.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $80, entry is about 24 percent below a typical marathon in Michigan, which costs $105 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Michigan runs 4:13:25, about 9:40 a mile, based on 13 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:30:23 and men in 4:03:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:25 AM, and the Children 5 and younger - Free Admission starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,060 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
10426 S Jackson Rd, Cement City, MI 49233
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 14 the day usually runs from 36°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 61°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
- 10426 S Jackson Rd, Cement City, MI 49233Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,060 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is McCourtie’s Gobble ’Til You Wobble?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $80, entry is about 24 percent below a typical marathon in Michigan, which costs $105 right now.
- 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, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 10426 S Jackson Rd, Cement City, MI 49233.
From the organizers
Get ready to Gobble ’Til You Wobble!
McCourtie’s Gobble ’Til You Wobble
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | McCourtie Park
Join us at beautiful McCourtie Park for a Thanksgiving-themed day of running, walking, community, and fall fun. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed mile with the family, chasing a new 5K finish, tackling 13.1 miles, or going all the way to 26.2, there’s a distance waiting for you.
Choose your challenge:
1 Mile Fun Run • 5K • Half Marathon • Marathon
McCourtie’s Gobble ’Til You Wobble is designed to bring runners, walkers, families, and the community together while supporting McCourtie Park. From first-time participants to seasoned marathoners, EVERYONE is welcome (children 5 and younger are free).