Snapshot

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November 26, 2026

Race day

5K, Kids' Run

Distance

Road

Terrain

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Participants

Race brief

This race takes place in Florida, United States on November 26, 2026. Use the details below to decide whether the course, logistics, and registration timeline match the type of season you are building.

Decision signals

Course layout details are still limited with road terrain.

Why This Race

The organizer pitch, translated for runners

GCR is excited to announce that we will be hosting the 13th Annual GCR Thanksgiving Race this year on Thanksgiving!! Pre-Race Packet Pick Up - RECOMMENDED!Tuesday 11/24 & Wednesday 11/25 @ Naples on the Run (20 10th St. S. Naples, FL 34102)Hours - 11AM-4PM Race Day Packet Pick Up - Race day starting at 6AM - NOT RECOMMENDEDPlease arrive no later than 6:00am if you have not yet gotten your race number and shirt.You may Pick up your packet at the race ONLY from 6:00am-7:25am. NO DAY OF REGISTRATION. Walkers are welcome for both the 1 mile walk and the 5K. Come one, come all! If you can't walk the full 5K, there is a turnaround for the mile. Walkers/strollers/dogs etc. please start near the back! There is one official start at 7:30am however those near the back will cross the official start line around 7:35am - your chip time will not start until you cross the official start line. Start line will stay up for 10 minutes after "runners set, go!" and then be pulled. Our kids races are free, but do NOT include a shirt! A parent must sign them up here in order to agree to the waiver. Medals are given to our kids, but likely a medal from a past Thanksgiving Day GCR race. This beautiful course will start on 5th Avenue & wind through downtown Naples!! Plenty of FREE parking (multiple 4 story parking garages within 200m of packet pickup). Shirts to all paid participants!Race Medals to all finishers!This race benefits:St. Matthew's House and our Youth Development/ Scholarship Fund. We are collecting canned goods for St. Matthew's House. Please bring your non-perishable items to packet pick-up or to the registration area on the day of the race. This run/walk will be a GREAT way to start your Thanksgiving weekend! Course open for 90 minutes

Course Fit

Course shape, standards, and race history

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Elevation profile

Illustrative profile based on available elevation data. Use it as a directional planning signal, not a final course guarantee.

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Course highlights

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Road terrain
Primary running surface.

Community Layer

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2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash Room

Threads, logistics, reviews, Q&A, and live huddles for 2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash.

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Where are people staying for 2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash?

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2026 GCR Thanksgiving 5K | 1 Mile | Kids 1K & 100 Yard Dash logistics huddle

Fifteen minutes on travel timing, where the expo bottlenecks are, and what people wish they knew earlier.

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