Gainesville's Thanksgiving Day Cops & Gobblers 5K
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:45 AM, in Gainesville (Downtown Gainesville Square). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 13.
Course and race notes
Kick off your Thanksgiving Day with a fantastic new tradition - the Cops & Gobblers 5K in the heart of downtown Gainesville!
Join neighbors, families, and first responders in a festive morning dash that earns you your turkey and a few extra helpings of stuffing.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
7:45 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Nov 13 (in 6 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Nov 23, 2025
Race day in Gainesville
Weather
59° / 37°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 28% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Gainesville, GA (2.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:18 AM – 5:27 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 27 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.