Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45)
Williamsburg's Gobbler races offer a flat, fast out-and-back course through historic Virginia.
Race Date
Nov 7, 2026
Location
Williamsburg, VA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K, 26.2 Miles
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 27
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Gobbler races in Williamsburg, Virginia, provide a straightforward out-and-back course designed for speed. With distances ranging from 5K to a full marathon, this event is ideal for runners targeting personal bests on a certified, flat course.
Runners can expect a familiar out-and-back format, with the half marathon completing four loops and the marathon eight. The course is entirely on paved surfaces, offering a consistent running experience. The typical race-day weather in late November or early December is mild, with average temperatures between 50-68°F, making for comfortable racing conditions.
This event, with a growing field and a typical winning time around 103 minutes for the half marathon, draws participants from approximately three states. It's a well-organized event, part of a series that encourages participation across multiple distances, all concluding with a 6-hour time limit.
Race-provided description
Race Information The race starts at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. Parking & Start Location Update Please park in the Lois Hornsby Middle School parking lot and follow the sidewalk to the middle school bus loop, where the race will begin.
New start location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cv89KFgQFfA1YCP48All participants must park at Lois Hornsby Middle School: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MyLJQnNEWbW3inM1A 5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5423945713 The course is an out-and-back (3.11M) The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times. Half Marathon & Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4831597213 The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times. The Marathon does the out-and-back eight times. Course Time Limit 6 Hours. Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Start Location
Lois Hornsby Middle School, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
2 years running
~13.5 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 3 states
winner 1:43:03
typical high 68°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
68°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 27 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
27
Median time
2:01:48
Latest turnout
17
States
5
Turnout by year
2024–2025
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45)?
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) is held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) take place?
It takes place in Williamsburg, Virginia.
What distances does the Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K, 26.2 Miles.
Is the Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) course flat and good for a PR?
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 27 runners who have completed the Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45).
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