Entry to Wobble Before You Gobble ranges from free to $40, making it an affordable option before Thanksgiving. This 5K takes place in Malden, Massachusetts on November 22, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM from 87 Dartmouth Street. The race offers a straightforward 5K distance for runners looking to get miles in during the holiday season. With both a 5K and kids' dash on the schedule, it accommodates different experience levels and ages. The early morning start gives you time to settle in for the holiday ahead.
From the Race Organizer
Event Details This November, wobble with Run Club of Malden before you gobble with family and friends! Join us for our annual Thanksgiving event and help raise money for some great local organizations: Bread of Life , a local nonprofit that provides free food to economically struggling and disadvantaged families, individuals, youth and senior citizens in Boston's metro-north region; and Mystic Valley YMCA , a community focused nonprofit that focuses on health, food security, wellness, and recreation for all ages. Wobble Before You Gobble 2026 includes a 5K race and a kids' dash (best for ages 10 and under). Bring the family and strengthen our community by contributing to a great cause! 5K participants who register before November 1 will be guaranteed their choice size for a T-shirt. The kids' dash will be at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 10 a.m. How Your Participation Helps All donations will support our two named charities, Bread of Life and Mystic Valley YMCA. A portion of all race proceeds will also go to these two great organizations that support our local community. Our goal is to donate $2,000. If you'd like to contribute, please visit the Donate page or enter a dollar amount during the registration process. Want to Volunteer on Race Weekend? If you'd like to participate and help out but can't run or donate, consider volunteering with us! Volunteers help us make sure the event runs smoothly and is fun for our runners. Complete the volunteer registration form here , and we'll be in touch with more information to confirm your volunteer duties. About Run Club of Malden Run Club of Malden ’s mission is to combine camaraderie, running and community service in a fun and welcoming environment. We believe diversity makes the world and the sport of running more interesting; that if you run, you are a runner; that runners at different experience and pace levels learn from one another; that we have a responsibility to give back to the communities whose paths we frequent; and that there is nothing more fun than logging miles with friends. We're committed to making the sport of running inclusive, welcoming and accessible to all.
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When is Wobble Before You Gobble: 5K and Kids’ Dash 2026 — Malden, MA?
Wobble Before You Gobble: 5K and Kids’ Dash 2026 — Malden, MA takes place on November 22, 2026. The race is held in Malden, Massachusetts.
Where is Wobble Before You Gobble: 5K and Kids’ Dash 2026 — Malden, MA held?
Wobble Before You Gobble: 5K and Kids’ Dash 2026 — Malden, MA is held at 87 Dartmouth Street in Malden, Massachusetts.
Where can I find hotels near Wobble Before You Gobble: 5K and Kids’ Dash 2026 — Malden, MA?
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