Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Anderson (1313 Main Street). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $5 to $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 20.
Course and race notes
IT'S A THANKSGIVING DAY TRADITION! ⚡ Electric City Gobbler 5K Start your holiday by giving thanks with hundreds of Andersonians at the famous Electric City Gobbler 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run and the NEW Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial.
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
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$5 to $30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Nov 20 (in 13 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Nov 21, 2025
Race day in Anderson
Weather
60° / 38°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 28% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Anderson, SC (1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:14 AM – 5:22 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 46 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
7 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Places to eat
- Outsiders Coffee cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Grace's Restaurant restaurant0.2 mi
- Schlotzsky's quick bite0.4 mi
- Wendy's quick bite0.4 mi
9 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
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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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.