Kids' Food Basket 21st Annual Gobble Wobble 5k Run & Walk
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Grand Rapids (East Grand Rapids Middle School 2425 Lake Dr SE). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after November 23.
Course and race notes
Join Kids’ Food Basket (KFB) on the most popular running day of the year as we officially host the 21st annual Gobble Wobble fun run and walk.
We invite friends, family, neighbors and even furry friends to once again run, walk or wobble to the finish line on Thanksgiving morning!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
East Grand Rapids Middle School 2425 Lake Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Area: Grand Rapids, Walker & Kentwood, Grand Rapids
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 23 (in 16 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Feb 17, 2026
Race day in Grand Rapids
Weather
43° / 28°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 44% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, E Grand Rapids, MI (0.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:47 AM – 5:12 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 13 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
5 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Places to eat
- Jose Babushka's restaurant0.4 mi
- Pera Pizzeria restaurant0.4 mi
- Bagel Kitchen restaurant0.4 mi
- Pink Piggy restaurant0.4 mi
15 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
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