☕ 100% FREE EVENT! No registration needed — just text Dani & show up for Hot Cocoa & Pie! 🥧
🍂 5th Annual-ish Event • Thanksgiving Morning • Pennypack Park Trail

The Fake but Kinda Real Gobble Trot! 🦃🏃‍♂️

No fees, no stress, no official timers! Just a fun, casual Thanksgiving Morning run, walk, or wobble along the scenic Pennypack Creek trail. Steaming hot cocoa, treats, and pumpkin pie awaiting everyone at the end!

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Text Dani You're Coming 📱 Make a Fake Bib 🎽
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100% Free Event No registration fees ever
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Hot Cocoa & Pie Served fresh at finish
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Pennypack Trailhead Pine Road Entrance
Friendly turkeys jogging at Pennypack Park
🎉 5th Annual-ish!
☕ Free Hot Cocoa
NO FORMAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Just Show Up & Text Dani! 📱

This is a totally free community tradition (our 5th Annual-ish year running strong!). You don't need to register or pay a dime. However, please text Dani (you know the number!) to give a quick heads-up so we make sure to bring enough hot cocoa, marshmallows, and pumpkin pie!

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"Text me so I know how much Cocoa to brew!" — Dani

Send a quick text: "Hey Dani! Count me in for 2 runners & 1 dog for the Gobble Trot!"

📱 Click Here to Text Dani Now

Choose Your Pace

Events For Every Gobbler

Run, walk, stroll, or wobble. Everyone gets hot cocoa and bragging rights!

FREE FOR ALL
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The 5K "Fake but Kinda Real" Trot

FREE $0.00

Scenic 3.1 mile casual run along the paved Pennypack Creek trail. Run fast or jog easy — no strict clock judging!

  • ✅ Untimed, Zero-Pressure Fun
  • ✅ Printable DIY Custom Race Bib
  • ✅ Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows at Finish
  • ✅ Fresh Pumpkin Pie Slice
Make Custom Bib 🎽
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1-Mile Wobble Walk & Kid/Pup Stroll

FREE $0.00

Super casual 1-mile stroll for kids, strollers, grandparents, and dogs on leashes!

  • ✅ 100% Stroller & Dog Friendly
  • ✅ Turkey Headbands & Festive Vibes
  • ✅ Hot Cocoa & Treats at Finish
  • ✅ Pumpkin Pie for Everyone
Text Dani You're Coming 📱
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Virtual / Spirit Gobbler

FREE $0.00

Out of town for Thanksgiving? Run 5K in spirit wherever you are and print your custom bib!

  • ✅ Printable Custom Digital Bib
  • ✅ High-Five in Spirit
  • ✅ Share Photos on Group Chat
  • ✅ Brew Your Own Hot Cocoa
Generate Virtual Bib
DIY Race Day Gear

🎽 Custom Race Bib Generator

Create your official (yet delightfully fake!) Gobble Wobble race bib to pin to your shirt on Thanksgiving Morning!

Personalize Your Bib

💡 Tip: Print on paper, safety pin to your chest, and bring your appetite!

Hot cocoa, pie, and finisher fun
Post-Trot Rewards

☕ Hot Cocoa Bar & Pumpkin Pie!

The best part of the Gobble Trot isn't the running... it's the finish line treats!

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Steaming Hot Cocoa Bar

Freshly brewed hot cocoa loaded with giant marshmallows, whipped cream, and cinnamon sprinkles.

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Fresh Pumpkin Pie Slices

Slices of fresh pumpkin pie waiting for every finisher to earn their feast early!

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5th Annual-ish Good Vibes

Hang out with friends, neighbors, dogs, and family before heading home to cook Thanksgiving dinner.

Thanksgiving Day Timeline

Schedule Of Events

Quick, easy timeline to get you home in plenty of time for cooking & kickoff!

8:30 AM

Arrival & Morning High-Fives

Gather at the Pine Road Pennypack trailhead. Pin your homemade bibs and say hi!

8:45 AM

Group Turkey Stretch & Photo

Casual group stretch and 5th Annual-ish flock photo before we set off.

9:00 AM

🚀 5K & 1-Mile Kickoff!

Runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs set off down the paved Pennypack Creek trail.

9:35 AM - 10:30 AM

☕ Hot Cocoa & Pie Social

Gather at the pavilion for steaming hot cocoa, pumpkin pie, and warm holiday cheer!

Pennypack Creek Trail

Course Map & Location

Beautiful, flat, paved trail through colorful autumn woods along Pennypack Creek.

Pennypack Park 5K Trail Map

🌲 Scenic & Paved Trail

The Gobble Trot takes place on the paved Pennypack Trail following Pennypack Creek.

  • Terrain: 100% paved asphalt, mostly flat and easy to navigate.
  • Distance: 5K out-and-back or 1-mile loop—turn around whenever you feel like it!
  • Accessibility: Great for strollers, kids, and dogs on leash!

🚗 Parking & Directions

Main meeting point is at the Pine Road Entrance to Pennypack Park.

  • Meeting Spot: Pennypack Park Pine Rd Parking Lot.
  • Overflow Parking: Fox Chase Recreation Center lot nearby.
  • GPS Address: 8500 Pine Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19111
📍 Open Google Maps Directions

⛺ Hot Cocoa & Treats Setup

  • ☕ Hot Cocoa Bar: Hot cocoa, cider, marshmallows, and pumpkin pie at start/finish.
  • 🚽 Restrooms: Public restrooms located at Pine Road trailhead.
  • 🐶 Dog Water: Water bowls provided for four-legged trotters!
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

YES! Absolutely $0. No tickets, no registration fees, no hidden costs. Just an informal, fun community tradition to get fresh air and enjoy hot cocoa together on Thanksgiving Morning.

Nope! No registration form needed. Just text Dani (they know the number!) to let us know you're coming so we have enough hot cocoa cups and pie slices ready!

Because it started 5 years-ish ago as a goofy, fake official race that turned into a very real community favorite!

100% yes! The Pennypack Trail is smooth and paved. Dogs on leashes, kids in strollers, and festive costumes are highly encouraged!