South Carolina · 5K · 1 Mile
Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition
Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Anderson, South Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 5,450 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Anderson, SC
- Field size
- ~5,450 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Anderson, South Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 5,450 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition
It's a Thanksgiving Day Tradition! If you think the only race that happens on Thanksgiving Day is seeing who gets a second helping of pumpkin pie first, guess again! Before lifting a fork, watching football, and taking a post-turkey snooze, hundreds of Andersonian's start their holiday by giving thanks - with the famous E lectric City Gobbler 5K and 1 MILE FUN RUN! NEW this year Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial! We welcome the tail feathers of Elite runners, weekend warriors, mamas with …
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Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition: common questions
- When is the Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition held?
- In Anderson, South Carolina.
- What distances does the Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition?
- About 5,450 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $30 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition start?
- 8:30 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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