PLACE:
The Halcyon
6365 Halcyon Way
Alpharetta, GA 30005
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for our 7th Annual Gobble Wobble!
DISTANCES:
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5k
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10k
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15k Feast Mode (Run 10k course first, and then 5k course to complete 15k)
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Kids Fun Run
KIDS FUN RUN: The Kids Fun Run is reserved for kids 10 & under. Finishers receive a t-shirt and fun run medal.
RACE DAY IS THANKSGIVING DAY! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Location:
The Halcyon
6365 Halcyon Way
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Distances:
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5K
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10K
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1K Kids Fun Run (The Kids Fun Run is reserved for kids 10 & under.)
5K & 10K participants will receive a super-soft long sleeve shirt and custom medal!
Kids Fun Run participants will receive a t-shirt and a fun run medal.
ABOUT THE RACE:
Name: Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble
Distances: 5K, 10K, & Kids 1K Fun Run (Virtual Options for 5K & 10K)
Date: Thursday, November 24, 2022
Location: 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Contact: North GA Running Co. via email at northgarunningco@gmail.com
REGISTRATION:
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Online registration will be available (if not sold out) through race morning.
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In-person registration will be available (if not sold out) at Big Peach Running Co. - Cumming until Wednesday, November 23rd.
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On-site race day registration (if not sold out) will be available starting at 7:00 AM until 15 minutes before race start time. Please be prepared to log in to your RunSignUp account in order to register on-site on race day.
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Race day registration payments can be made in cash or with credit card (no checks).
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Register early to take advantage of discounts and guarantee your shirt* and finisher medal!**
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Registrations for each event are limited and participants will not be able to register for an event once the cap is reached.
*Guaranteed t-shirt/hoodie if registered by November 16th at 11:59 PM
**Guaranteed medal if registered by November 12th at 11:59 PM.
SCHEDULE:
Packet pickup:
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Monday, November 21st from 12 PM to 6 PM at Big Peach Running Co.- Cumming (formerly North GA Running, Co. - 5485 Bethelview Rd #430, Cumming, GA 30040)
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Tuesday, November, 22nd from 12 PM to 6 PM at Big Peach Running Co.- Cumming
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Wednesday, November 23rd from 12 PM to 5 PM Big Peach Running Co.- Cumming
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Race morning at race location starting at 7:00 AM
Packets for participants that registered for the virtual events will be mailed after November 28th if not picked up during packet pickup.
Any race packets for in-person runners that are not picked up during packet pickup or on race day will be donated unless you contact us prior to race day.
Race Day Schedule:
10K at 7:45 AM
5K at 8:00 AM
1K at 9:15 AM
**5K runners will be staggered from fastest at the front to slower runners and walkers towards the back. Runners will be sent out in waves at one-minute intervals. The waves will not be pre-assigned but we ask that you position yourselves according to your estimated finish time. There will be chipped timing in use so your time DOES NOT start until you cross the start line. When lining up for this event, please position yourself in a wave based on your estimated finish times:
1. 25 minutes & under
2. 30 minutes & under
3. 35 minutes & under
4. 40 minutes & under
5. 45 minutes & under
6. Walkers & strollers
Arrival Times:
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10K runners should plan to arrive by 7:15 AM for a 7:45 AM race start time.
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5K runners should plan to arrive by 7:20 AM. The parking garage at the Halcyon will close at 7:30 AM. Those arriving after 7:30 AM will need to park across Ronald Reagan Blvd and walk to the start/finish line (approximately ½ mile). See parking info below for more details.
Event will be held rain or shine.
PARKING:
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Halcyon Parking Garage B (1460 McFarland Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005).
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Big Creek Greenway Halcyon Trailhead Parking Lot (6265 Cortland Walk, Alpharetta, GA 30005 - across Ronald Reagan Blvd from the Halcyon).
AWARDS & EXTRAS:
Overall male/female
Overall masters male/female
1st, 2nd, 3rd place age group awards for 5K & 10K
***PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT HAVE AN AWARD CEREMONY ON SITE POST GOBBLE WOBBLE. Overall and Age Group Awards will be at Big Peach Running Co. - Cumming beginning Friday, November 25th. If you are from out of town, please let us know via email (northgarunningco@gmail.com) and we can mail it.
****We will continue to monitor local and state COVID guidelines for events regularly and will update our procedures accordingly. Please check back for updates regarding this event as details are subject to change.
*Any items not picked up during packet pickup or on race day will be donated.*