Hotels Near GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash 2026 — Naples, FL Nov 2026

Date

November 26, 2026

Location

Naples, FL

Venue

755 8th ave S.

Start Time

7:30 AM

Sunrise

6:53 AM

Entry Fee

$0.00 – $50.00

Events

5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk, Kids 1K, Kids 100 Yard Dash

Includes

Shirt (Unisex Long Sleeve)

On November 26, 2026, the 2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K takes place in Naples, Florida at 755 8th Avenue South, with a 7:30 AM start time. The event offers multiple distances to accommodate different participants: a 3.107-mile main race, a 1-mile option, a 1-kilometer race, and a 100-yard dash. Running and walking are both supported. Entry fees range from free to $50, making it accessible for various budgets. This Thanksgiving-week event is an opportunity to get a workout in before the holiday while participating alongside other runners and walkers in the Naples community.

From the Race Organizer

GCR is excited to announce that we will be hosting the 13th Annual GCR Thanksgiving Race this year on Thanksgiving!! Pre-Race Packet Pick Up - RECOMMENDED! Tuesday 11/24 & Wednesday 11/25 @ Naples on the Run (20 10th St. S. Naples, FL 34102) Hours - 11AM-4PM Race Day Packet Pick Up - Race day starting at 6AM - NOT RECOMMENDED Please arrive no later than 6:00am if you have not yet gotten your race number and shirt. You may Pick up your packet at the race ONLY from 6:00am-7:25am. NO DAY OF REGISTRATION. Walkers are welcome for both the 1 mile walk and the 5K. Come one, come all! If you can't walk the full 5K, there is a turnaround for the mile. Walkers/strollers/dogs etc. please start near the back! There is one official start at 7:30am however those near the back will cross the official start line around 7:35am - your chip time will not start until you cross the official start line. Start line will stay up for 10 minutes after "runners set, go!" and then be pulled. Our kids races are free, but do NOT include a shirt ! A parent must sign them up here in order to agree to the waiver. Medals are given to our kids, but likely a medal from a past Thanksgiving Day GCR race. This beautiful course will start on 5th Avenue & wind through downtown Naples!! Plenty of FREE parking (multiple 4 story parking garages within 200m of packet pickup). Shirts to all paid participants! Race Medals to all finishers! This race benefits: St. Matthew's House and our Youth Development/ Scholarship Fund. We are collecting canned goods for St. Matthew's House. Please bring your non-perishable items to packet pick-up or to the registration area on the day of the race. This run/walk will be a GREAT way to start your Thanksgiving weekend! Course open for 90 minutes

Course & Travel Notes

The 2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K, 1 Mile, Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash takes place in Naples, Florida at an elevation of 10 ft, with a 7:30 AM start time occurring 36 minutes after sunrise at 6:54 AM. November typically brings average highs of 81°F and lows of 63°F, with measurable precipitation on 13% of days. Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is located 27.5 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 10 ft elevation☀️ Typically 81°F / 63°F · 13% chance of rain✈️ Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) — 27.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash 2026 — Naples, FL?

GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash 2026 — Naples, FL takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Naples, Florida.

Where is GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash 2026 — Naples, FL held?

GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash 2026 — Naples, FL is held at 755 8th ave S. in Naples, Florida.

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