Go and Gobble 5k

About the Event

Go and Gobble 5K – Ocala, Florida | Thanksgiving Morning Run 2026

Join runners from across North Central Florida for the Go and Gobble 5K at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala — a Thanksgiving morning race packed with holiday spirit, family fun, and festive race swag. This event is ideal for runners, walkers, and families looking for a Thanksgiving 5K in Ocala or a holiday race close to Gainesville, The Villages, and the surrounding region.

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, November 25th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The Running Elements

29 NE 1st Ave Suite E

Ocala, FL 34470

5K Run/Walk – Thanksgiving Morning at the Florida Horse Park

Race Day Packet Pick Up: 7:00 AM

Start Time: 8:00 AM

Entry Fee Includes:

Long sleeve race shirt (size guaranteed through November 21st — first come first serve after that)

Go and Gobble themed race bib

Custom finisher medal

Scenic course through the Florida Horse Park

Awards

Every great tradition has to start somewhere. The Go and Gobble 5K is planting its flag in Ocala on Thanksgiving morning 2026, and we're kicking things off right with awards 3-deep in 5-year age groups (1–9, 10–14, 15–19 … through 80+), plus these overall categories:

Overall Winners (Male & Female)

1st Masters (40+)

1st Grand Masters (50+)

1st Senior Grand Masters (60+)

1st Veteran Masters (70+)

Races Offered

Gobble and Go 5k

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Ocala.

thermostat Temperature

13.6° / 24.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.4° / 23.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 38m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:52

nightlight Sunset

18:34

About Ocala

Learn more about the host city, Ocala.

Ocala is a city in North Central Florida. Here, rolling green pastures lead to crystal springs, gentle rivers and unspoiled lakes, and hundreds of horse farms gallop with thoroughbred natural charm and beauty.