Stow Gobbler 5k Run/Walk
Thanksgiving Morning — November 27, 2025
Hale Middle School, Stow, MA
Join us for the annual Gobbler 5k Run/Walk to benefit the Stow Community Chest! Open to all ages and paces—walkers, runners, costumes welcome.
We are thrilled to announce the return of the Stow Gobbler 5k Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning, returning to the start at Hale Middle School, in the center of beautiful Stow, Massachusetts.
Runners and walkers of all ages and paces are welcome to sign up.
The course will take you through the woods on Packard Road, down Boxborough Road, and past the old Town Center on Crescent Street before passing the library, now undergoing its Revitalize Randall project.
Curious about the course? Check out the course map!
Runners of all skill levels are welcome—and some even dress to impress on the day of the big race!
Join us for this joyful community event to benefit the Stow Community Chest.
Thank you to our generous business sponsors.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
ENTRY FEE:
Ages 12 & up: $40
Kids (5-11) $25; under 5 is free
REGISTER BY NOV. 9th TO RECEIVE A SHIRT!
WHERE:
Hale Middle School, 55 Hartely Road, Stow, MA 01775
IMPORTANT TIMES:
Race Start: 8am
Number pick-up on race day: 6:30-7:30am; race starts: 8am
EARLY number pick-up (highly encouraged to avoid the crowds!): Wednesday 11/26 3-5 pm @ Hale Middle School
PARKING:
Parking is at several locations around town center: Hale Middle School, Center School, Old Fire Station, First Parish Church, Grace of God Tabernacle and St. Isidore Church.
Please note Hartely Road will be closed at 7:45am to cars.
Parking Map
AWARDS:
Overall: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females, Top 3 Non-Binary
Top Male and Female in each of the following age categories: Under 14, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+;
Best Costumes: Individual and Group—Run in a festive costume of your choice and get a chance to win an award!
BE THERE IN SPIRIT INSTEAD?
If you can’t make it to the race but would like to support the cause, please consider making a donation to the Stow Community Chest.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
We need volunteers the day before and the morning of the race to do various jobs such as checking in participants, handing out water/snacks, cheering on/directing runners along the course, and cleaning up.
QUESTIONS?
Contact gobbler@stowcommunitychest.org