

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (45)
Knoxville's Gobbler races offer a Thanksgiving-themed challenge with multiple distances.
Race Date
Nov 7, 2026
Location
Knoxville, TN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 29
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Gobbler races in Knoxville, Tennessee, provide a Thanksgiving-themed running event with options for 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. These races, which have been held for at least two years, typically draw participants from around six states.
The courses are primarily out-and-back loops, designed to be fast and flat, offering a good opportunity for personal bests. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the half marathon, the event is accessible to a wide range of runners.
Participants can expect a well-organized event with finisher medals, shirts, and awards. The typical race-day weather in late November hovers around cool to mild temperatures, making for a comfortable running experience.
Race-provided description
US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people. Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line. A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help. View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Start Location
Holston River Park, Knoxville, TN, 37914
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
2 years running
~14.5 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 6 states
winner 1:42:34
typical high 69°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
48°
Afternoon (High)
69°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 29 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
29
Median time
2:18:15
Latest turnout
15
States
8
Turnout by year
2024–2025
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (45)?
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (45) is held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (45) take place?
It takes place in Knoxville, Tennessee.
What distances does the Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (45) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (45) course flat and good for a PR?
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (45) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (45)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 29 runners who have completed the Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (45).
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