25TH ANNUAL
Where
Naples, FL
When
Thursday
November 26, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
THE PREMIUM RUNNING EXPERIENCE

WHAT  YOU  GET!

Premium Swag

PREMIUM
SWAG

◉ High Quality Colorful Shirts
▲ Choice of Tank or Tee
✦ Huge Finisher Medals
▣ Tons of Post Race Food
★ Top 5 Age Group Awards
◆ Onsite Medal Engraving
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Elite Events Tracker App

ELITE EVENTS
TRACKER

◎Live Track Participants
⌖Interactive Course Maps
Course Flyovers
✦Push Notifications
▣Splits & Results
▲Lifetime Stats
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Media Coverage

MEDIA
COVERAGE

◎ Instagram Highlight Reels
Finisher Video
▣ Free Finisher Photos
✦ Professional Announcers
★ Event Highlight Videos
◆ Plus More!
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5K
STARTING AT

$49

FAMILY & GROUPS
STARTING AT

$46

Race Week Info

Packet pickup, parking, directions, and important Thanksgiving morning details for the Naples Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K.

Packet Pickup
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Fort Myers Early Packet Pickup

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Poke Fusion.

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Naples Early Packet Pickup

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Restore Hyper Wellness Naples.

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No Regular Race Day Packet Pickup

All runners must pick up their packets early. Someone else may pick up your packet for you if needed.

Emergency Race Day Pickup

Emergency race day pickup is available from 6:25 AM - 7:10 AM.

Directions
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Race Location

The event takes place at The Village Shops on Venetian Bay, located at 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34103.

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Parking & Restrooms
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Parking

Parking is available throughout The Village Shops on Venetian Bay.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available near the race start and finish area.

Arrive Early

Please arrive early enough to park, use the restroom, warm up, and get to the start line before announcements begin at 7:20am.

Athlete Guide
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Released Race Week

The athlete guide includes important race day information, including schedule details, parking notes, packet pickup reminders, course information, and event rules.

Race Morning Reminder

Review the athlete guide before arriving so you know where to go, when to arrive, and what to expect on race morning.

Course & Records

View Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K course details, beneficiary information, and course records.

5K Course
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Interactive Course Map

Click below to view the interactive Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K course map.

Open Interactive Course Map

Preview the course with a video flyover.

5K Course Flyover
Event Details
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What To Expect

Join us for the Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K in Naples, Florida. This is Naples' original Thanksgiving Day event and a tradition for many families.

Scenic Naples Course

The course takes runners through scenic Naples streets and along the picturesque waterfront near The Village Shops on Venetian Bay.

Beneficiary

The Gobble Gobble event has a longstanding history of raising tens of thousands of dollars for St. Matthew's House. If you'd like to find out more about St. Matthew's House and donate to their cause, (CLICK HERE) to help.

St. Matthew's House: "...As a 501(c)(3), our 100% donation model allows all of our operating expenses to be covered by unique social enterprises – which enable us to direct 100% of all public donations toward our life-changing programs that continue to enrich countless lives in our community."

Included With Entry
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Premium Race Experience

Entry includes premium race perks such as colorful shirts, finisher swag, live tracking, media coverage, and a fun Thanksgiving morning race atmosphere.

Tech Shirts & Cotton Tanks

Shirt sizes and styles are available on a first-come, first-served basis at packet pickup. The size selected during registration does not guarantee availability.

Finisher Medal Or Finisher Bag

Runners get to choose between a finisher medal or a finisher bag. Depending on where you finish, all options may not be available.

Course Records
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Gobble Gobble 5K Course Records

Select gender and age group below to view the official Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K course records.

5K Course Records
Female
10 & Under 11-14 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+
Male
10 & Under 11-14 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+
Overall
Overall

Swag & Awards

Premium race swag, finisher options, and awards for the Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K.

Tech Shirts & Tanks
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Shirt Options

Participants receive a high-quality colorful shirt option, with a choice of a tech shirt or cotton tank.

Sizes & Availability

Shirt sizes and styles are first come, first served. Arriving early at packet pickup gives you the best chance of receiving your preferred size and style.

Finisher Medal Or Bag
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Choose Your Finisher Item

Finishers get to choose between a finisher medal or a finisher bag after completing the race.

Availability

Depending on where you finish, all finisher item options may not be available.

Medal Engraving

Onsite medal engraving will be available at the event.

Awards
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Finisher Item

All runners will receive a finisher medal or finisher bag.

Tracking, Results & Photos

Follow runners live, view race results, and access Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K race day media.

Live Tracking App
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Elite Events Tracker App

The Elite Events Tracker App allows friends and family to follow participants during the event.

Track A Runner

Download the app, select the Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K, then search by participant name or bib number.

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Live Results
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Real-Time Results

Live results are available through the Elite Events Tracker App as participants finish.

Finisher Item

All runners will receive a finisher medal or finisher bag.

Photos & Videos
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Race Photos

Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K includes race photos as part of the premium race experience. Please allow a few days for our photographers to edit and process the photos after the event.

Race Videos

Race day videos may also be available through the event media and tracking system after the race. Please allow a few days for our videographers to process and upload the videos after the event.

Hotels & Naples Experience

Make the Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K part of your Thanksgiving morning tradition in Naples.

Hotels
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Stay Near The Race

The race takes place at The Village Shops on Venetian Bay in Naples, Florida. Staying nearby can make Thanksgiving morning easier and more convenient.

Race Location

The Village Shops on Venetian Bay
4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34103

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Naples Race Week

Naples offers beaches, restaurants, shopping, parks, nature areas, and Southwest Florida attractions for a full race weekend experience.

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Naples Tradition
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Original Thanksgiving Day Event

Join the Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K in Naples, Florida — Naples' original Thanksgiving Day event and a tradition for many families.

Thanksgiving Morning Race

Start Thanksgiving Day with a fun 5K experience through scenic Naples streets and along the picturesque waterfront near The Village Shops on Venetian Bay.

Things To Do
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Enjoy Naples

After the race, enjoy the Naples area with waterfront views, shopping, restaurants, beaches, parks, and a relaxing Southwest Florida atmosphere.

Make Memories

Bring family or friends, run together, and make the Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K part of your holiday tradition.

At Elite Events, we pride ourselves not only on the exceptional quality of our finisher medals and race shirts, but also on our commitment to giving back to the community. Annually, we donate thousands of dollars to local school groups, making a tangible impact on the lives of our local students. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you are actively supporting our future generation. Your registration makes a difference!