Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is organized by First Christian Academy at Starkey Park in New Port Richey, Florida, on November 26, 2026. The 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 7:30 a.m. and the 1 Mile Fun Run for kids follows at 8:30 a.m. Chip timing, finisher medals, race shirts and backpacks are included for all participants, and trophies go to the top finishers in each age group. Families and pets are welcome, with music and vendor booths adding to the atmosphere. Proceeds benefit First Christian Academy, and you can register online or on site on race day.

Running in a park setting with an early start makes this a comfortable 5K for Florida in late November. Competitive runners can aim for an age-group trophy after six weeks that add one weekly speed session to their usual mileage, and chip timing means your result will be accurate. Beginners and walkers will find the 5K approachable with a few weeks of easy run/walk sessions. Because the kids' mile starts an hour after the 5K, parents can race first and then walk over to watch the fun run.