Gobbler Grind Marathon

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Road runs in United States, Overland Park

Distances

Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km

About

Kansas’ oldest marathon and a Boston Qualifier held on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K distances on scenic paved trails and city streets in Overland Park.

Catering & aid stations

On-course aid stations offer water and Gatorade; select stations provide gels. Restrooms at start/finish and port-a-potties at multiple mile marks. Energy chews, Vaseline, and anti-cramp foam available at all aid stations.

Pacers

Pacemaker/Pacer: Yes — volunteer pacers will lead certain target finish-time waves on the day (e.g., 1:30, 1:35… up to 6:30 for the half; 3:30, 3:45… up to 6:30 for the marathon). Pacers line up with their assigned waves, use flagging, and provide coaching and encouragement to help runners meet goal times.

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Overland Park

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan39°23°

↑ 07:37

↓ 17:20

Feb43°25°

↑ 07:12

↓ 17:56

Mar55°37°

↑ 07:31

↓ 19:27

Apr65°47°

↑ 06:42

↓ 19:57

May74°57°

↑ 06:07

↓ 20:26

Jun84°67°

↑ 05:54

↓ 20:47

Jul88°72°

↑ 06:07

↓ 20:45

Aug87°70°

↑ 06:34

↓ 20:15

Sep79°62°

↑ 07:02

↓ 19:28

Oct67°50°

↑ 07:30

↓ 18:41

Nov54°38°

↑ 07:03

↓ 17:06

Dec43°28°

↑ 07:32

↓ 16:59

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Race timing chip
Race bib

Post-race party and sponsor booths

FAQ

What time does the race start?

All distances start at 7:30 AM on Sunday, November 22, 2026.

Where do I pick up my packet?

Packet pickup is at the DoubleTree by Hilton Kansas City – Overland Park, 10100 College Blvd, on Saturday, November 21 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Is there age group recognition?

Yes — awards are presented for top three overall and top three in each age group; age-group awards ceremony starts at the awards tent near the finish line.