Arnold Gobble Gobble Race
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Event overview
The Arnold Gobble Gobble Race is scheduled for November 27, 2025, at Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Road, Arnold, MO. The course runs alongside the Meramec River and is described as flat. Strollers are permitted on the course; dogs are not allowed. A free kids race is part of the event.
Distances and registration
- 5K (timed in-person)
- Virtual 5K
- 1/2 Mile Kids Run (free; registration required)
In-person and virtual 5K registration fees vary by date. Example prices shown include $27 plus processing fees (total $30.88) in an early window and higher amounts in later windows. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards.
Packet pickup, awards, fundraising, and volunteers
Packet pickup is handled at the Arnold Recreation Center; virtual participants may pick up packets the week of Thanksgiving. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers. Medals are awarded to the top three in each age group for male and female participants. Age groups include 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over.
The event supports the Arnold Food Pantry as part of a canned-food collection campaign. A fundraising total and goal are listed for the pantry. Volunteers are requested for packet pickup, course marshaling, and pre/post-race duties. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.