Gobbler Turkey Trot – NEW Location for 2024!

This Thanksgiving, join us at the NEW location for the 13th Annual Gobbler Turkey Trot, hosted by Rock City Running at the MARKET PLACE SHOPPING CENTER, 11121 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Suite 37B, Little Rock, AR 72212. While we’ve moved from Hillcrest and The Heights, you’ll still have three or four course options to enjoy, all for a great cause – benefiting the Arkansas Foodbank. This year’s event will stick to road courses, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable run or walk for everyone!

How to Participate: The Gobbler Turkey Trot remains a FREE family fun run! Even with the new location the primary goal of this event is to foster fun and fellowship, while making a meaningful contribution to our community by supporting the Arkansas Foodbank. Your entry fee is a donation of canned food, non-perishable items, or cash to help those in need. Over the years, this event has grown to attract more than 1,000+ participants and has helped provide over 12,000 meals. Let’s make 2024 another record-breaking year for donations and community support!

Shirts Available: Event shirts are available for purchase: $25 for adults and $25 for youth. Be sure to register early to secure your shirt and to be eligible for four shoe drawings!

Registration and Donations: Though participation is free, we welcome donations to help cover event costs such as porta-potties, insurance, police support, and water stations. You can donate during registration or at the event. Want to donate food but can’t make it on Thanksgiving Day? Stop by The Little Rock Athletic Club lobby up to 2 weeks before the event to drop off your donation.

Shoe Drawings- Pre-registering for the RCR Gobbler Turkey Trot not only secures your spot but also guarantees your entry into an exclusive drawing for 1 of 4 pairs of shoes from Altra Running, Hoka, and ON Running! Please note, the drawing is available only for those who have pre-registered, so don’t miss your chance! Sign up early to be part of the fun and the drawing!

Tom’s Tiny Trot: Tom’s Tiny Trot: Bring the little ones (ages 0-8) to join in the fun with Tom’s Tiny Trot! This short race around the parking lot is perfect for young runners and walkers and will take place before the main Turkey Trot, ensuring lots of cheers and excitement from the crowd. Kids must be accompanied to the start by a parent or guardian, but you don’t have to run with them on this spectator-friendly course. Just get them to the start and cheer them across the finish line!

Santa’s Back! Santa will be at the event to collect your donations and spread holiday cheer. Don’t miss the chance to get a photo with him and let him know how good you’ve been this year!

Bring Your Furry Friends: Furry Friends: Yes, we love our furry running companions! However, even well-behaved dogs on leashes can sometimes pose a trip hazard for other participants. To keep everyone safe, please keep your dog on a short leash, especially around large crowds and the busy starting area. We can’t wait to see you and your four-legged friends there!.

Strollers Welcome: This year, strollers are welcome on all the courses, making it a great event for families with young children!

Course Options: Choose from three or four fun routes that will take you through scenic areas, all on the road for a smooth and stroller-friendly experience. The run will start and finish at Rock City Running. The course maps are being developed and will be made available before the Turkey Trot and provided on the day of the event.
Please note, there will be very limited traffic control on these courses, and runners are responsible for their own safety when crossing roads. Remember – this is NOT A RACE, so feel free to take your time, enjoy the morning, and focus on fun, fellowship, and giving back to the community.

Water & Refreshments: Water will be available on the courses after the run to help you rehydrate.

Our Sponsors: We’d like to extend a special thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of the RCR Gobbler Turkey Trot. Their contributions help make this event possible and help us give back to the community. A big thank you to:

• P4 Realty Group
• Kinco Constructors
• City Silo
• The Little Rock Athletic Clubs
• Altra Running
• Hoka
• ON Running
• Memorable Results Media

We can’t wait to see you there for a morning filled with fitness, fun, fellowship, and most importantly, supporting the Arkansas Foodbank and giving back!

Location:

• Rock City Running
• Market Place Shopping Center
• 11121 N. Rodney Parham Rd. Ste 37B
• Little Rock, AR.72212

Items that are needed by the Foodbank:

Cornbread/stuffing mix
canned meat
cranberry sauce
canned veggies
mashed potato mix
canned/instant gravy
canned sweet potatoes
mac and cheese
canned fruit
canned pumpkin
NO home-made or glass items.