
Events

12th Annual
Gobble, Gobble, Run or Wobble 5k Race
SAVE THE DATE!
November 21,2026
The 12th annual Gobble Gobble Run or Wobble 5K will take place in the heart of Warrenton, Virginia on Nov. 21, 2026, the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
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The 5K race attracts hundreds of runners (and walkers) from all over Northern Virginia. Register early at runsignup.com
to get a collectible Gobble Gobble T-shirt. Registration opens in the fall.
The family-friendly race is Learning Starts Early’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Help us help local pre-schoolers to a brighter future.
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For photos and a video from the 2025 Gobble, Gobble, Run or Wobble, visit this page.

Course for Gobble Gobble Gallop 5k (3.11 miles)

Optional Course for Turkey Trot walkers (1.67 miles)

2025 Race Sponsors
Learning Starts Early is grateful to the generous individuals and businesses who supported
our mission in 2025 by sponsoring the Gobble, Gobble, Run or Wobble.
Thank you!
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Country Chevrolet
Fauquier Health
Molly's Irish Pub
Meridian Financial
LPF Foundation
Marcia Marsh and Pete Smith
Kellie and Mike Post
Appleton Campbell
Robert C Flikeid DDS, PLC
Ashwell and Ashwell
Results Physical Therapy
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)
NOVEC HELPS
Superior Paving
Mark B. Williams and Associates
Beitzell Fence Company
CRES, Inc.
St. James Episcopal Church
St. James Episcopal School
Highland School
Oak View Bank
Burgwyn Family Run Club
​Thomas Sentz, DDS
Allen Real Estate
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Evernest
Drs. Griffin & Errera Orthodontics PC
Scheulen, Patchett, Edwards and Associates
Woodside Pediatric Dentistry
Marshall Consulting Group
Ross Real Estate
Blue Ridge Property Services
Peak Roofing
Altered Suds Brewery
​Updegrove, McDaniel, McMullen & Chiccehitto, PLC
Waterloo Motors
The Personal Touch
Bene' Giglio
​Sitewhirks
Wright Realty
Latitudes Fair Trade
Grove Spring Farm
Marionette and Ed Jones
Marie Lowe
Ella Irvin
Joseph and Sharon Michael
Lee Walker Thompson​​​​​​​​
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Fauquier FRESH
Fauquier FRESH's (Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health) three outreach initiatives, FRESH Eats, FRESH Moves and FRESH Reads nourish local children in a myriad ways.
Fauquier FRESH hosts reading-forward events during the school year, and over the summer travels to the northern, central and southern regions of Fauquier County to distribute books and healthy snacks and to offer up fun games and activities.




