Electric City Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Electric City Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run takes place in Anderson, South Carolina, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The 1 Mile Run starts at 8:02 a.m. and the 5K Run (3.1 miles) follows at 8:30 a.m. Elite runners, casual participants and families are all invited, and the event supports local youth through the Operation Active Kids program. Costumes are encouraged, strollers are allowed, finishers receive medals, and awards go to the top participants across the age groups.

The 5K is the main event and works as either a first race or a season-ending time trial. Beginners can get ready in four to six weeks with three short sessions per week, gradually replacing walking with running. Faster runners should keep their weekly long run, add one interval workout per week, and rest the two days before to arrive sharp. The 1 Mile is a good option for kids or for anyone who wants to be part of the morning without committing to 3.1 miles, and the half-hour gap between starts lets families do both. If you are pushing a stroller, start toward the back to avoid the crowd at the gun.