The Gobbler Half Marathon

  • Sunday, November 22, 2026
  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • Half marathon · 13.1 mi

Where the 2026 race is now

  1. Registration openRegister for 2026
  2. Race daySunday, November 22, 2026
  3. ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
Race day
Nov 22, 2026
Sunday
Distance
13.1 mi
Half marathon
Entry
Open
Open entry
Boston qualifier
n/a
Live tracking
Not yet
Shown here race week
Latest results
2025
Official results

Quick facts

  • About 98 percent paved
  • Ten hydration stations
  • 3:15 time limit
  • No dogs on course

Course

The half is two out-and-back legs, about 98 percent on paved country roads past several horse farms. The first two-tenths and last tenth of a mile are on Mereworth Farm's gravel.

Ten hydration stations serve water and SWORD drink in small cups. A 15-minute-per-mile pace limit, 3:15 in total, applies under the race's contract with the city.

Cloudy

Forecast for Sunday, November 22, 2026

Temperature
43-65°F
6-18°C
Chance of rain
20%
Max wind
15 mph

Lexington, Kentucky, US · checked 5:43 AM EST local time · data Open-Meteo

About the Gobbler Half Marathon

The Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K and 5K benefits New Vocations Racehorse Adoption, which retrains and rehomes retired racehorses. The race is pitched as a way to earn the Thanksgiving feast that follows later in the week.

Perks include long-sleeve tech shirts, finisher medals, free race photos, a DJ, and coffee and hot cocoa. Dogs are not allowed because the race starts and finishes on a horse farm.

Past Gobbler Half Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Sunday, November 22, 2026Upcoming—
2025—Results availableOpen results

The Gobbler Half Marathon FAQ

When is The Gobbler Half Marathon?

The 2026 Gobbler Half Marathon is on Sunday, November 22, 2026.

Is registration open for the 2026 Gobbler Half Marathon?

Registration for the 2026 Gobbler Half Marathon is open (checked November 11, 2026). View the official registration details at runsignup.com.

How do I track a runner in The Gobbler Half Marathon?

Most races publish tracking in race week. Marathon Scout links the official tracker on this page during race week, once the race or its timing provider publishes it.

Where can I find The Gobbler Half Marathon results?

The 2025 results and earlier years are linked on the Gobbler Half Marathon results page.

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