The Electric City Gobbler starts at 8:00 AM on Thanksgiving morning in Anderson, South Carolina, so plan your travel accordingly if you're coming in for the race. The event offers two distances: a 1-mile option and a 5K, giving runners flexibility based on their goals and fitness level. The race takes place at 1313 Main Street in Anderson. Entry fees range from $5 to $35 depending on registration timing and race distance selected. If you're looking for a Thanksgiving Day running tradition, this local event provides a straightforward option to get moving before the holiday festivities begin.
From the Race Organizer
It's a Thanksgiving Day Tradition! If you think the only race that happens 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 Andersonian's start their holiday by giving thanks - with the famous E lectric City Gobbler 5K and 1 MILE FUN RUN! NEW this year Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial! We welcome the tail feathers of Elite runners, weekend warriors, mamas with strollers and kids alike along our fast 5K run course 1 Mile FUN RUN and NEW for 2026... the Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial ! So, if you have a flair for costumed fun, and enjoy fun, prizes and looking for a reason to feel guilt free about gobbling down all day, then lucky for you (and your love of green bean casserole) we are here, so get signed up you turkeys!! Proceeds go to scholarship kids in the community to be active through our Operation Active Kids Program, OAK. Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026 Time: Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial at 8:00 AM Time: 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:02 AM Time: 5K at 8:30 AM Location: Anderson Mall Main Entrance, Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, November 25th; Day before race at Mall Noon until 6PM. 5K Course: Certified course on city streets surrounding the Anderson Mall - FAST and SAFE! (SC04033BS) COURSE MAP HERE 1 Mile FUN Run: Course is enclosed around Mall (not timed) Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial is enclosed around Mall Finish Line: Medals and Hydration at Finish Line Electric City Gobbler 5K Awards: Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners Top 3 Male and Female Overall Masters Winners Top 3 Male and Female Overall Grandmasters Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial Awards: Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners Age Groups 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70-74 , 75-79, 80+ Registration: Registration online page will reflect price - price includes chipped bib and finish line medal. Souvenir race shirts are optional and can be added on for a fee. Strollers are welcome & Costumes are encouraged! Directions : From 1-85, take Exit 19A to Anderson, Anderson Mall is five miles on your right. Contact: Alison Youngblood Alison@yourfirstflight.org
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When is Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition 2026 — Anderson, SC?
Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition 2026 — Anderson, SC takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Anderson, South Carolina.
Where is Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition 2026 — Anderson, SC held?
Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition 2026 — Anderson, SC is held at 1313 Main Street in Anderson, South Carolina.
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