Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition 2026 — Anderson, SC

Date
November 26, 2026
Location
Anderson, SC
Venue
1313 Main Street
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$5.00 – $35.00
Events
Electric City Gobbler 5K Run (Chip Timed), Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial (Chip Timed), 1 Mile Fun Run (UNTIMED)
Includes
Souvenir Race Shirt
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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 Andersonian's start their holiday by giving thanks - with the famous E lectric City Gobbler 5K and 1 MILE FUN RUN! and NEW this year Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial! We welcome the tail feathers of Elite runners, weekend warriors, mamma's 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: Thanksg

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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