Gobbler 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (48)

The Gobbler race in Boone, North Carolina begins at 8:30 AM from 355 M.L.K. Jr. Street, featuring four road-running distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. Registration is exclusively through RunSignup prior to race day; no on-site sign-ups are permitted. Packet pickup is available only during a brief window from 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes before the start. The 5K and 10K races utilize a 3.11-mile out-and-back course, with 5K participants completing it once and 10K participants completing it twice. The half marathon and marathon follow a distinct 3.28-mile out-and-back loop, repeated four times for the half and eight times for the full. This design creates a compact, loop-based race rather than an extended point-to-point course. The event has a 6-hour time limit, offers finisher medals and awards, and includes a prize for best costumes. It also counts towards US Road Running series points.