Thanks for running the 27th annual Gobble Gobble Gobble!
Hope you enjoyed that gorgeous weather we got for the race today — we ordered that special just for you. 😄 (Please tell us how things went out there in the post-race survey.)
Thanks for running, volunteering and coming out to cheer on your friends and family.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. We hope to see you back next year!
💛 Special thanks to Paul Nelson and family for taking our race day photos! 💛
They are free to download and share — and please give photo credit to Paul if you use them.
Join us for the 2023 Gobble gobble gobble! our 27th year!
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - Davis Square, Somerville Massachusetts
Start
9:00AM Thanksgiving Morning in Davis Square, Somerville. Rain or shine.
(Note that race day bib pickup is from 7am to 8:30am — if you haven’t already picked up your bib, get there early and beat the rush!)
Entry Fee
$35 for the first 100 sign-ups
$40 until October 31
$45 from November 1 - 16th
$49 from November 17th to Race Day
SOLD OUT! - Join the waitlist
Course
Classic 4 mile road course through Somerville starting and ending in Davis Square.
Results & Photos
Chip Timing and results by Bay State Race Services.
2021 Results - Gobble Gobble Gobble Results and Photos (Photo Credit: Paul Nelson)
2022 Results - Gobble Gobble Gobble Results and Photos (Photo Credit: Paul Nelson)
T-Shirts
The first 2,400 registrants are guaranteed a long sleeve cotton t-shirt (unclaimed shirts / size swaps may be available after the race).
Introducing the Gobble 2023 long-sleeve tee ☝🏽
Bib and Shirt Pick-Up
Our friends at Marathon Sports in Cambridge will be hosting packet pickup on:
Saturday, November 18th (10am - 6pm)
Sunday, November 19th (11am - 6pm)
Packet pickup will also be available on race morning in Seven Hills park in Davis Square from 7am to 8:30am. (If you haven’t picked up your bib yet, plan to get there early and beat the pre-race rush!)
Bag Check
We will offer bag check in Seven Hills Park (next to the Holland Street entrance to the Davis Square MBTA stop). Runners will need to pick up and drop off their bags pre and post race.
Prizes
Top three finishers in each division (M/F/NB) will receive the following prizes from our sponsor, Tracksmith:
1st prize: $200 Tracksmith gift certificate
2nd prize: $150 Tracksmith gift certificate
3rd prize: $100 Tracksmith gift certificate
Age group awards will be given to 1st place M/F winners in 7 age groups (0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Prizes will be mailed to winners. No prizes will be awarded on race day
PARKING
Parking in Davis Square is limited. Arriving via public transit is recommended.
Post-Race Party
Come celebrate at the post-race festivities before you head off for turkey day. Our friends at The Burren have generously offered to host us again this year, so you know it will be a good time!
Course Rules
Please help us keep you and the rest of the 3,000+ Gobble runners and walkers safe on race day by respecting these rules of the road.
#1: Faster runners start up front, slower runners / walkers start towards the back
Trust us... this makes the race go more smoothly for everyone. If you're not sure (or you're pushing a stroller), start towards the back. Your personal race time doesn't start until you cross the timing mat at the start line, so no worries there.
#2: Running with kiddos is encouraged!
If your kiddo is old enough to walk or run 4 miles on their own two feet, they are welcome to run, but you’ll need to register them. We have great perks for kids this year, like kid-sized shirts and finisher medals for kids 12 and under.
You're welcome to walk or run with a stroller, we just ask that (for safety reasons) you line up at the back of the pack and don't plan on breaking any speed records. Slow, steady and safe, please!
#3: Running with doggos is a no-no
Please don't run with your dog on race day, even though we're sure that he or she is a very good boy (or girl). If you're thinking of emailing us to argue about it... please don't. The answer is still no.
Special Accommodations
Runners of all abilities are welcome to participate in the Gobble. If you need special accommodations, please email the race directors at gobble@srr.org and we will do our best to accommodate you.
CHARITY BENEFICIARIES
Proceeds from the Gobble benefit SRR and local charities like Somerville Homeless Coalition, the Somerville High School Track team, and Stride for Stride.
Over the past 10 years, the Gobble has raised over $350,000 for local charities — thanks for helping us give back to Somerville and surrounding communities!
VOLUNTEERS
The Gobble couldn’t happen without all of our amazing volunteers!
All volunteers get a coveted Gobble Gobble Gobble shirt and priority entry to The Burren afterparty. There will be a raffle for volunteers with gift cards and prizes from our sponsors.
Everyone who volunteers will be entered in the raffle, non-runners who volunteer for number pickup, t-shirt pickup, bag check, bag return, and the finish line water stop will get two raffle entries, and course marshals will get three raffle entries.
Sign up for a volunteer shift to help everyone have a great race. You can sign up for more than one shift if you’d like, and there are volunteer shifts available for runners.
Sponsors
We’re thrilled to have Tracksmith, The Burren and Marathon Sports back again this year as sponsors. And a warm Gobble welcome to our new sponsors, The Teamsters Local 122, Winter Hill Brewing and BUDA. Thanks to all of our excellent sponsors and race partners!
