About The Race
Join us on Thanksgiving Morning for a run/ walk/ wobble that kicks off your Thanksgiving Morning festivities!
The race event will begin at 9am at Idlewild Park. Participants will make their way through Reno, Nevada neighborhoods and the nearby parks before returning to the finish where they will get a finisher’s medal upon completion.
Reno’s Wobble Before You Gobble is the best Thanksgiving family tradition for the whole family! Choose between three distances; 10K, 5K, or 1 Mile Walk.
Registration & Pricing
| Date | 10K Adults | 10K Youth (19 and under) | 5K Adults | 5K Youth (19 and under) | 1 Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (7/15 - 8/31) | $35 | $25 | $30 | $20 | $15 |
| (9/1 - 10/31) | $40 | $30 | $35 | $25 | $20 |
| (11/1 - 11/26) | $45 | $30 | $40 | $25 | $35 |
| 11/27 - Race Day | $55 | $40 | $50 | $35 | $35 |
Online registration will remain open until race morning, Thursday, November 27 at 8:00am. From 8:00am – 8:45am, you can register in-person at our start line at Idlewild Park. Only cash will be accepted!
Included In Registration:
- Unique Gravy Boat Finisher’s Medal!
- Special Swag Item
- Race Bib
- Timed Race & Online Results- 10K & 5K only!
- Sense of Accomplishment on Thanksgiving Morning!
Race Details
Date & Time
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Thanksgiving Morning!
9:00am- 10K
9:10am- 5K
9:15am- 1 Mile Walk
Distance
10K, 5K & 1 Mile Walk
The 10K & 5K will be a timed event, the 1 Mile Walk will be untimed.
Location
Idlewild Park
2055 Idlewild Dr. Reno, NV 89509
Packet Pickup
You will have three opportunities to pick up your race bib.
Friends and family are welcome to pick-up your packet for you!
1) Tuesday, November 25, 2025
12:00pm-6:00pm
TBD
2) Wednesday, November 26, 2025
12:00pm-6:00pm
TBD
3) Thursday, November 27, 2025- Race Morning!*
7:45am- 8:45am at Race Start (Idlewild Park)
*We STRONGLY discourage race morning pickup as lines will be long. If you must pick up in the morning, please arrive early!
Course Info
The 10K and 5K course will start and finish at Idlewild Park. All courses are flat and take place on Downtown Reno streets.
This event is walker and stroller friendly.
The 5K will have one water station, the 10K will have two water stations.
*Courses are subject to change due to City construction.
Parking
Parking map coming soon!
Strollers & Walkers, Dogs, Headphones
Strollers:
Strollers and walkers are allowed in any distance! We ask walkers to start in the back on the field to allow runners to take off first. Strollers can start in their preferred pace group.
Dogs:
We love our furry friends but unfortunately our insurance does not allow for pets. Service dogs are allowed.
Headphones:
Please keep one ear free so you can hear safety officials and volunteers.
Race Shirts
Race shirts are not included in registration. You are welcome to purchase a Wobble long-sleeve shirt during registration! Shirts are unisex, 50/50 blend. $15 for adult, $10 for youth.
Awards
10K and 5K Overall Awards:
1st, 2nd, 3rd (Male, Female, Non-Binary)
10K & 5K Age Group Awards:
1st, 2nd, 3rd (Male, Female, Non-Binary)
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Awards are handmade in Reno by Shadow Pine WoodWorks.
NON-PROFIT PARTNERS
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada serves as a distribution hub for 150+ hunger relief organizations throughout a 90,000 square mile area. The organization assists more than 160,000 people each month through a network of 150+ partner agency organizations and direct service programs providing more than 21.7 million meals annually. Bringing food and hope to 13 counties in Nevada and 10 northern California counties is the everyday goal of the organization.
To learn more, visit: https://fbnn.org/
SwaTaleem Foundation
SwaTaleem Foundation is a nonprofit advancing gender equality through education by empowering adolescent girls from historically marginalized communities across rural India. Since 2018, SwaTaleem has reached over 45,000 girls and 280,000 family members across 250+ schools. The organization’s work focuses on systems change—shifting educational structures, mindsets, and data systems to create lasting, equitable impact. They aim to transform the lives of 8.5 million girls by 2030 through collaborative, data-driven, and community-rooted action.
Our Partners
