# Gobble Gobble 5K Thanksgiving Run/Walk — Locust

> Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Where: Locust Town Center, 241 Town Center Dr, Locust, NC 28097
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Gobble Gobble 5K (Locust)
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Locust/GOBBLEGOBBLENC5K
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A free, family-friendly Thanksgiving-morning 5K run/walk from Locust Town Center on the same route as the Locust Elfie 5K. Wear your best turkey hat; registration closes at 7:30 am race morning.

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