Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (47) 2026

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Charlotte begins at 8:30 AM from Mallard Creek Playground, located across from Mallard Creek Elementary School. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, accommodating both short morning runs and longer distance pursuits. Registration is exclusively via RunSignup; no race-day sign-ups are available on site. Packet pickup occurs in a brief window before the start. The courses consist of repeated out-and-back segments, simplifying navigation and management. The 5K completes this loop twice, the 10K four times, and the half marathon uses an extended out-and-back six times within a 3 hour, 30 minute time limit. Finishers receive medals, awards are presented, series points are awarded, and a best costume prize is given, contributing to a relaxed holiday-race atmosphere without overcomplicating the format.