Gobble, Gobble Run or Wobble the Perfect Treat!
Mark your 2023 calendars — The Gobble, Gobble Run or Wobble is a must for the fall and one you won’t want to miss next year and beyond!
So many highlights from yesterday’s fun and festive 5K in Old Town Warrenton to benefit Learning Starts Early.
Wow, where to begin. Let’s start with … well … the start! Crowds gathered on Main Street on what I think might have been our coldest morning of the year so far. But the chill in the air was no match for the warmth of the community coming together to run or wobble and raise money for a great cause. There were families and athletes and individuals and teams and kids and costumes! I saw Santa and multiple turkeys among many other creative outfits! And I mean seriously, what better way to kick off the holiday season than to run with Santa and turkeys!
Cheerful is what I think of when I reflect on Saturday’s Gobble, Gobble Run or Wobble. So many smiles. So much happiness and kindness. A reminder of one of the most amazing benefits of running - the wonderful people you meet and places you see along the way!
There are so many race highlights - here are a few:
Super well organized with great communication, reminders and information
Race shirt is awesome - really cute and very soft
Fun for the whole family - event includes a 5K and a Kids Dash
Perfect for all levels from competitive racers to walkers - very inclusive
Starts on time! Sounds simple but easier said than done and important always and especially when temps are below freezing!
MC is absolutely awesome (I may be a little partial - as they are a good friend) - but honestly so much fun, enthusiastic, energetic with great music and really helps to make everyone feel welcomed and celebrated like they are special and they are someplace special - both true! (I felt a little like Buddy the Elf in the scene from the movie when he says “I KNOW HIM!”)
Course is scenic on roads and greenways, it shows off the town charm and offers some great downhills and uphills
Timing is efficient with real time results
Awards include cash prizes, turkeys and PIES! (Personal highlight, I placed second overall female with a time of 20:49 - so pretty proud of that!)
Shines a light on race sponsors (of which Soleful is one!) and really recognizes how many wonderful local businesses we have here in the community
Benefits a great cause - Learning Starts Early is committed to preparing every preschool-aged child in Fauquier County to meet challenges in kindergarten and beyond
The Gobble, Gobble Run or Wobble is the perfect start to the holiday season. It wraps running and community and health and wellness and fun in a wonderful package and tops it off with a neat little bow that benefits a great cause!