Arnold Gobble Gobble Race
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Event details
The Arnold Gobble Gobble Race takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Road, Arnold, MO. The 5K course runs alongside the Meramec River and is described as flat. Strollers are allowed on the course; dogs are prohibited. A free 1/2 mile kids run is offered and requires registration. Virtual participation is available; virtual participants are not eligible for awards.
Distances
- 5K (In Person)
- Virtual 5K
- 1/2 Mile Kids Run (free, registration required)
Registration, logistics, awards, and fundraising
Registration fees vary by registration period; early pricing for the 5K shows a base fee of $27 plus processing. Packet pickup is handled at the Arnold Recreation Center in the days before the event. Organizers request canned food donations for the Arnold Food Pantry as part of a local "Feed the Masses" campaign; the fundraiser shows $502.86 raised toward a $1,299 goal (about 39%). Awards go to the top three male and female overall finishers, and medals are awarded to the top three in each age group: 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. Volunteers are being sought for packet pick-up, course marshaling, and pre/post-event tasks. Sponsors include Arsenal Credit Union. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.