Gobble Waddle 5K/10K
Updated
Saturday, November 21, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Smithfield (218 S. 2nd St.). Distances: 5K, 10K. Entry from $40 to $50.
Course and race notes
Join Us for the 18th Annual Gobble Waddle 5K/10K Run/Walk, presented by HealthQuest Fitness and Wellness Center!
Get ready to lace up for a festive, family-friendly celebration of fitness and giving! The Gobble Waddle features a timed run and a fun walk designed for all ages and activity levels.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 21
2026 · in 14 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10K
Price
$40 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)
Opened Jul 1, 2026
Race day in Smithfield
Weather
63° / 38°F
Typical high and low for November 21, with a 29% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Smithfield, NC (0.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:54 AM – 5:04 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
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
1 public lot or garage within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- SoDoSoPa cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Under the Oak Cafe cafe0.1 mi
- Under The Oak Restaurant and Catering restaurant0.1 mi
- Gotham's Deli cafe0.1 mi
12 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, Fri Nov 20
Where to stay
14 within 3 mi23 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 27 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Spark by Hilton Smithfield
About 28 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Tru by Hilton
About 29 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Baymont Smithfield
About 29 min walk1.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Comfort Inn Smithfield Near I-95
About 5 min drive1.5 mi from the start
More places on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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