🦃 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run 🏃

🗓️ Thanksgiving Morning

📍 Holly Recreation State Park 

Michigan State Parks Pass REQUIRED for entry (can be bought day of)

Start your Thanksgiving Day with a new family tradition at the Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run! Lace up your running shoes, grab your family and friends, and join us for a fun, festive morning of fitness before the feast.

Set in the scenic and serene Holly Recreation State Park, the Gobbler Gallop features a closed course on 100% paved roads, making it safe, smooth, and perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're chasing a PR or just looking to burn off some pre-dinner calories, this is the perfect way to kick off your holiday.

🦃 Registration Includes

🎟️ Entry into 5K or 10K
⏱️ Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race 📈 Live Results (2.5K Split Time + Rankings & 5K Split Time + Rankings for 10K)
🥇 Custom Finisher Medal
👕 Dri-Fit Participant T-Shirt
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 
📸 FREE Race Photos
🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib
🍌💧Post Race Refreshments

🦃 Event Highlights

👟 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run options – Choose your challenge and hit the pavement!

🌳 Beautiful paved course through Holly Rec's rolling terrain – Scenic views, smooth roads

🚫🚗 No vehicle traffic – Entire course is closed for a safe, stress-free run

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere – Bring the whole flock!

📷 FREE Race Photos –  to capture festive moments and memories

🎽🥤 Commemorative Swag & Post-Race Refreshments – Dri-fit shirts, medals, and tasty treats!

🦃 Packet Pick-Up Info

📍 Location: Holly Recreation State Park (Race Site)
🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 26th – RACE DAY! (THANKSGIVING)
⏰ Time: 7:15 AM – 8:50 AM

🏁RACE START TIME --- 9AM

🎽 Pick up your race bib, event shirt, and finisher swag before the starting gun!
✅ Race day packet pick-up only – Arrive early to avoid the rush and get race-ready!

🦃 🏃‍♂️BEAST MODE ➡️ FEAST MODE 🏃‍♂️🔥

Family Tradition Starts Here

The Holly Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K isn’t just another Turkey Trot… it’s one of the hilliest and most challenging Turkey Trots in Michigan ⛰️💪

Earn those Turkey Day calories and test your legs on a fully closed course as you race through the scenic roads of Holly Recreation Area State Park 🍁🌲

Crisp fall air. Rolling hills. Epic views. Big finish line energy. 🏁🔥

Whether you’re chasing an elevation PR or earning that extra slice of pie 🥧 (or plate 😆)

— this is the one that makes Thanksgiving taste better.

🎟️ Register Now! 👇

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