Above: Goofy hats are always welcome on the Turkey Day run. This year, participants will be invited to recycle sneakers but told to leave their furry friends at home. (images cropped from photos L-R by Chris Wraight and Allan Bezanson)
The 17th annual Gobble Wobble walk and run will take place on Thanksgiving morning. Registration opens tomorrow, and there are a few details this year worth highlighting.
For those not familiar, the Gobble Wobble combines a 5K timed race with a 2 mile family-friendly walk.
The annual event is offered to support “community health, togetherness, and spirit”. But is also the Friends of Rec’s big annual fundraiser. Proceeds help support community recreation (facilities, programs, etc.)
This year:
- No dogs will be allowed on the course. [Note: If you want to include your dog on a walk or run, check out the October 1st Shannon’s Path event.]
- The Friends of Southborough Recreation will be collecting used sneakers. (Scroll down for those details.)
At the event previous years’ event shirts (and extras from this year) will be for sale. ($15 for ’23, $10 for ’22, and $5 for older shirts. Sizes limited.)
Event Details
The walk and run start at 8:30 am on Thanksgiving (November 23rd). Check in at registration begins at 7:00 am, with an early check in also available the day prior — 1:00 – 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 22nd.
Early Bird registration costs are $35 per adult and $25 per child (ages 1-18). (Day of, in person registration is $5 more.) A discount is available for households registering 5+ participants. Click here to register.
As always, medals will be awarded for overall Male and Female runners, plus by age group.
As always, the event will begin and end outside of Trottier Middle School at 49 Parkerville Road. For more details or to register, click here.
Volunteers Needed
As always, Friends of Rec needs helping hands to make the event possible.
To sign up to help out on the day of or day prior, click here.
Got Sneakers? Fundraiser
In the Trottier gym, organizers will have a bin to collect used sneakers. The organization “Got Sneakers?” will recycles the shoes “based on condition, maker and re-usability”. The Friends of Rec will receive a check for the donations based on what is collected.
Updated (9/29/23 4:32 pm): Registration opens October 1st, which is Sunday.
