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Thursday, November 26, 2026 · 8:30 AM · Anderson, South Carolina

Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition

5K in Anderson, SC · $6.30-$32.80 · capped at 1,550

Race Info

IT'S A THANKSGIVING DAY TRADITION!

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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.

Thursday, November 26, 2026 · Thanksgiving Day

Anderson Mall · Anderson, SC

ABOUT THE RACE

If you think the only race on Thanksgiving Day is seeing who gets a second helping of pumpkin pie first, guess again! Before lifting a fork, watching football, and taking a post-turkey snooze, hundreds of Andersonians start their holiday with the Electric City Gobbler.

We welcome elite runners, weekend warriors, mamas with strollers and kids alike on our fast 5K course. If you have a flair for costumed fun and enjoy prizes, then lucky for you (and your love of green bean casserole) we are here, so get signed up, you turkeys!

Giving back: proceeds help scholarship kids in the community stay active through our Operation Active Kids (OAK) program.

RACE DAY DETAILS

DATE

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026

LOCATION

Anderson Mall Main Entrance

Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC

PACKET PICKUP

Wednesday, November 25 (the day before the race)

At the Anderson Mall, noon until 6:00 PM

DIRECTIONS

From I-85, take Exit 19A to Anderson. Anderson Mall is five miles on your right.

FINISH LINE

Medals and hydration at the finish line

THE EVENTS

8:00 AM · NEW!

Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial

Chip timed. Enclosed course around the Anderson Mall.

8:01 AM

1 Mile Fun Run

Untimed. Enclosed course around the Anderson Mall.

8:30 AM

Electric City Gobbler 5K

Chip timed. Certified course on city streets surrounding the Anderson Mall: fast and safe!

COURSE

The 5K is a certified course (SC04033BS) on city streets surrounding the Anderson Mall. The 1 Mile Fun Run and the Time Trial are enclosed around the mall.

5K Course MapStart/Finish on Google Maps

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Chip-timed bib and finisher medal with registration (the 1 Mile Fun Run is untimed)

Souvenir race shirts are optional and can be added for a fee

Strollers are welcome and costumes are encouraged!

RACE AWARDS

Electric City Gobbler 5K: Top 3 male & female overall, Top 3 male & female masters, Top 3 male & female grandmasters

Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial: Top 3 male & female overall

AGE GROUP CATEGORIES

AGE GROUPS

10 & Under11-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980 & Over

LET'S STAY CONNECTED

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Time limit
No time limit listed by the organizer
Walkers
Not mentioned — ask the organizer
Terrain
Not stated
Certified
Yes

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Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition

Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · $6.30-$32.80

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