GOBBLER GRIND 5K RACE DETAILS
Y’all are crushing the 5k goals and YOU are the ones who rock the turkey hats. Let’s do it.
Race Information
START TIME:
8:00 AM, on Sunday November 24, 2024
RACE LOCATION:
Overland Park, Kansas
Founder’s Park in Corporate Woods across, of Building 40
9401 Indian Creek Trail, Overland Park, KS 662105K Course:
5K ENTRY FEE (PER PERSON)
2024 Pricing
DISTANCE | EARLY BIRD1/1- 3/1 | REGULAR3/2-9/1 | LATE9/2-11/17 | RACE WEEK11/18 – 11/23 | RACE DAY11/24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $28 | $38 | $48 | $58 | $68 |
COURSE MAP:
The 5K Gobbler Grind course is a very flat and fast 3+ miles through Corporate Woods. This is a great course for you to do while your friends or family may be participating in the half or full marathon!
SITE MAP:
Giveaways
5K PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
- A 5k finisher medal
- A short sleeve light-weight shirt
- Post-race snacks
- Chip timing
- Free race photos
- Garmin Smart Pacers
- Discounts/giveaways from our sponsors
Aid Stations and Restrooms
All aid stations will be stocked with water and Gatorade. They will be located approximately at mile 2 and the finish line for the 5k.
Results and Photos
The races will be timed using a standard bib timing chip technology. Participants can opt-in receive live tracking updates posted to Facebook, Twitter, or SMS Text Message when they sign up for race. Sign up for live tracking!
If you have not signed up for results sent to your phone, you can go to the results tent to look up your bib number and results.
Live results will posted HERE after the race.
Historical results and photos can be found HERE.
Virtual Runners
If you cannot run the race because of a family emergency, a change in work schedule, or a stuffy nose, you don’t have to worry about forfeiting your registration fee, shirt and finisher medal.
A virtual race is one you run yourself, where you want and when you want. If you unfortunately need to transfer to a virtual runner, please contact us by no later than November 13, 2024 at 3pm to let us know so we can switch your registration.
If you are participating in the race as a virtual participant, you or a friend can pick up your packet, shirt and finisher medal at packet pickup. Tell the volunteers you are a virtual runner and look for the Virtual Runner sign. We will have your packet pulled ahead of time. DO NOT GO TO A COMPUTER to have a bib number assigned to you! Complete the distance whenever and wherever is convenient.
If you are unable to pick up your packet before the race, please contact us to let us know you want your packet you will have the opportunity to pick up your packet at an agreed upon date, time, and location. Packets, bibs, shirts, and medals can be shipped. Please reach out to us via email Subject Line: GOBBLER GRIND MAIL VIRTUAL PACKET
Awards
Awards will be given in each distance to the top three male and female finishers overall, as well as to the top three finishers in the following age groups:
14 & under
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80+
If you placed overall or first through third your age group, the awards ceremony will start at tent before you leave.
The Awards Tent will be located within the Finish Line Festival area close to the DJ. If you placed in the top 3 overall or in your age group go to the Awards Tent immediately to claim your award.
Don’t even have time for that? Friends can pick up awards for you.
Awards will not be mailed unless participant would like to pay for shipping.
If you are unable to pick up your award at the race, and you are local to Kansas City, please contact us with subject line: GOBBLER GRIND AWARDS to let us know you want your award and you will have the opportunity to pick up your award at an agreed upon date, time, and location in town.
Travel Details
We’re thrilled to offer our participants the best hotel rates we’ve ever secured! This year, we’ve reserved a selection of King and Double Bed rooms at an unbeatable price. Plus, we’re excited to announce late check-out—a first in Gobbler Grind history! Enjoy complimentary WiFi as part of your stay, so you can stay connected throughout the event weekend.
To take advantage of these special rates and exclusive accommodations, be sure to book your room by November 1st. Use the link below to secure your stay:
Don’t miss out on these incredible perks designed to make your race weekend comfortable and stress-free!
