GOBBLER GRIND HALF MARATHON RACE DETAILS
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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 66210
HALF MARATHON COURSE:
NEW MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON COURSE – Due to ongoing construction on HWY 69, The Indian Creek Trail underneath it has been temporarily closed. The Marathon will resume in 2025 but we will continue on with the 2024 Half Marathon!
Course Details:
- The half marathon will complete one street loop within Corporate Woods to allow for race participants to be more spread out before the transition to the Indian Creek Trail for a short out & back loop heading west with the 10K participants. After making it back to Corporate Woods, participants will head east on the Indian Creek Trail to just before Nall. From there, they’ll head back to finish back on the road where they started.
The half marathon has a 4 hour time limit. If you are unable to finish on time or have sustained an injury, please find a first responder on the course, stop at the nearest aid station, and/or find a Garmin SmartPacer, and we will arrange transportation back to the finish.
This course offers serene and super scenic views! Be prepared to enjoy a delightful street course and explore Johnson County’s most iconic paved creek trail.
If you are unable to finish time and/or injury, please find a first responder on the course, stop at nearest aid station, and/or find a Garmin SmartPacer, and we will arrange transportation back to finish for you.
Both courses offer stunning scenic views and maintain the spirit of Gobbler Grind’s 30th edition! Be prepared to enjoy a delightful street course and explore Johnson County’s most iconic paved creek trail.
HALF MARATHON 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Half Marathon | $68 | $78 | $88 | $98 | $108 |
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Giveaways
Half Marathon participants will receive:
A long sleeve running shirt, see images below!
Finisher medal, see images below!
Custom race bib
Post-race snacks and hydration
Complimentary race photos
Dedicated Pace Team support for specific finish times aka Garmin Smart Pace Team.
- Incentives and giveaways from our sponsors!
- Opportunities for Age Group Awards and prizes pending finishing times!
- Qualification for the State of Kansas to the 50 States Half Marathon Club
Aid Stations and Restrooms
All aid stations will be stocked with water and Gatorade. They are located at the miles 2, 3.9, 5.3, 7.1, 8.8, 10.4, and 12.1.
The course will have port-o-potties at the start/finish area which you will run by at the 1.9 mile mark in Corporate Woods. On the Indian Creek Trail, we’ve arranged port-o-potties at the 3.9 & 5.3 mile aid station. There’s also park restrooms at the 8 & 11.2 mile marks.
Garmin SmartPace Team
SmartPacers are an all star team of seasoned runners, specially trained to help you meet your goal. Line up with one of our professional teams at the start and we do our best to guide you to the finish on time. They pace with a proven SmartPace strategy, good clock management, inspiration, coaching and a lot of fun. Their love of running and positive personalities will help to make the most of your half or full marathon.
Our pacers are volunteers who are running with you because they know first-hand the the satisfaction that comes with finishing strong after you run a smart race. Your SmartPace team spirit will make the tough going fun during any condition!
The Garmin SmartPacing Team promises to help you have a great time while running a great time on a great course. Meet your pacers HERE
In the half marathon, we will have pacers for the following times 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:25, 2:30, 2:35, 2:40, 2:45, 2:50, 2:55, 3:00, 3:10, 3:20, and 3:30. Pacers every 5 minute increments from one hour and thirty minutes up to three hours and thirty minutes.
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!
