Event Description
Gobble Wobble 5k Run / Walk is the beloved annual YMCA Thanksgiving 5K in the Greater Philadelphia region. This year, we have in-person and virtual options!
This race page is for our Willow Grove YMCA / Abington Early Learning Center in-person Gobble Wobble option. During the registration process, you will select if you want to participate in the 5k or walk using any of the sign-up options below. Please make sure to answer all questions in the registration process.
Abington Early Learning Center:
1073 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001
Starting Line: The race start line is located approximately 3 miles South of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Willow Grove exit, near the intersection of Route 611 (Old York Road) and Susquehanna Road, past Abington Memorial Hospital. The Y entrance is on Susquehanna Road, just past the cemetery.
Course Info:
5k Runners: Runners will begin from the starting line on Huntingdon and Susquehanna Roads. The run will take you through a quiet, residential area of Abington Township with rolling hills and will finish Olympics style on the track at Memorial Field.
2mi Walkers: Walkers will stroll through a predominantly flat course with the last mile being parallel to the runner's final mile. Families, strollers, and all ages of participants are encouraged to join. This course is not timed.
Parking Info: Parking is available at the following locations: Wells Fargo Bank, Behind Vintage Restaurant, Abington Free Library, Medical Office Building (1047 Old York Road), Township lot (located at Eckert and Old York Roads), Abington Presbyterian Church, Abington ELC (limited), Abington Junior High (shuttle stop).
Registration:
- Online registration closes Wednesday, November 17th at 11:59 PM. If you would like to register after November 17th, you can register in person on Race Day!
- Prices will increase as we get closer to the race. Take advantage of great pricing by registering during our Early Bird Special!
- Group discounts will also be offered- so sign up with 4+ people and get Gobble Squad discounted pricing!
Interested in running the Virtual option instead? Click here to register for the virtual race.
Not interested in running? Donate instead! Proceeds from Gobble Wobble will benefit our Financial Aid program. This program helps us fund camps, programs, and memberships for our underserved communities. We are able to use these donations to help send kids in need to camps; help fulfill memberships for low-income families; and more.
*No Refunds.
