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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 14, 202642.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
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Race date in 26 days
Nov 14, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Concord · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$95Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, November 14, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 19, 2026
Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Start line is Vietnam Veterans Park in Concord.

All four events – 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon – start at the same time, 9:30 a.m.

It is a small local race put on by US Road Running.

The organizers say each race has only one or two staff members but still offers a clear course, a finisher finisher medal, and official times.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:30
EventStart
Marathon42.195km09:30
Half21.0975km09:30
10K10km09:30
5K5km09:30
START

760 Orphanage Rd, Concord, NC

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The events are the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.

The start is at 760 Orphanage Rd, Concord, NC, at 9:30 AM local time.

The course is an out-and-back course that retraces the same route.

Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (49°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Water stations

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

This series event distributes bib on site from 30 minutes to 10 minutes before the start, with no separate advance pickup.
On-site registration is not available.

Start area on race day

Concord, NC

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startVietnam Veterans Park (760 Orphanage Rd, Concord, NC) and Orphanage Rd are themselves listed stops on Rider…
  • Transit cardConcord, NC is a Charlotte suburb; Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) runs limited bus service to Concord…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Vietnam Veterans Park (760 Orphanage Rd, Concord, NC) and Orphanage Rd are themselves listed stops on Rider Transit (Concord-Kannapolis Area Transit) bus routes, which run from the Transit Center at 45 Transit Court NW, Concord.

Start is at Vietnam Veterans Park, at the Dogwood Shelter; course is an out-and-back loop (partly paved, partly gravel/dirt) run multiple times. Unusually well-connected among this batch: Rider Transit (ckrider.com) lists Vietnam Veterans Park and Orphanage Rd directly as bus stops, making this venue reachable without a car — check ckrider.com for current route/schedule before travel.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Vietnam Veterans Park, also a Rider Transit stop.

Finish is at the same park/shelter as the start.

Map

Transit card

Concord, NC is a Charlotte suburb; Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) runs limited bus service to Concord using the CATS-Pass mobile ticketing app rather than a dedicated fare card, and paper transfer passes work across CATS/Rider Transit. That said, this race venue is a car-access site, so most out-of-town runners will drive or rideshare rather than rely on transit.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race starts at 9:30 a.m. on November 14, 2026.

All four events – 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon – start at the same time.

The meeting point is Vietnam Veterans Park, 760 Orphanage Rd, Concord, NC.

Entry fee is $30 for the 5K, $45 for the 10K, $65 for half marathon, and $95 for the marathon.

Runners ages 1 to 15 pay $5 for any distance, with the discount applied at checkout.

Online registration closes at 9:30 a.m. on race day, the start time.

Course is a repeated-lap format.

Aid station is available only in the finish area at the end of each lap and at the final finish.

The organizers advise runners to have the supplies they need between laps ready in advance and to plan for the weather.

There is no on-site emergency medical service (EMS), and each event usually has one or two staff members.

Runners who need help should ask the on-site staff.

Times are local to Concord. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Charlotte: Uncover the Queen City's Black Legacy Walking Tour

Queen City Black Heritage Walking Tour · $27

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Charlotte｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

$83

View on Klook

The Queen City Experience: 90-min Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte Historical Shuttle Bus City Tour · $41

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Hotels near the Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kannapolis/Concord

Accommodation · 4.2km

6.5/10(83)
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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Charlotte: Uncover the Queen City's Black Legacy Walking Tour

Queen City Black Heritage Walking Tour · $27

View on GetYourGuide

Charlotte｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

$83

View on Klook

Charlotte: Uptown Charlotte Historian-Guided Tour

Uptown Charlotte Historic Guided Tour · $21

View on GetYourGuide

What to see in Concord after the race

Seeing Concord with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

The Queen City Experience: 90-min Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte Historical Shuttle Bus City Tour · $41

View on GetYourGuide

Charlotte's Best Historic City Tour (Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Ride)

$43

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Concord.

Total cost and budget for Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Runner stories and questions about Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

FAQ
When does Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 14, 2026 in Concord, NC, United States.

How much is the Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $95.

What distances does Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) 2026 start?

The race starts at 09:30.

Where does Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) 2026 start?

760 Orphanage Rd, Concord, NC.

What is the Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) 2026 course like?

The events are the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.

The start is at 760 Orphanage Rd, Concord, NC, at 9:30 AM local time.

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