Community Corner
Gobble Gobble 5K Run Benefits Arnold Food Pantry
Annual race raised $1,000 for the pantry last year.
Before the turkey goes into the oven on Thanksgiving Day, the City of Arnold will host its fifth annual Gobble Gobble Fun Run/Walk at Arnold City Park.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Arnold Food Pantry. Last year’s event raised $1,000 for the pantry.
The Arnold Food Pantry serves about 100 families a week, Director Kathy Flanigan said.
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“Anytime somebody is going to give us $1,000, that is good support for buying turkey and items we don’t have during that time of year,” Flanigan said. “We are looking at turkeys for Thanksgiving and hams for Christmas.”
Arnold Director of Administration Greg Hall said the race had more than 1,000 participants last year. “We can’t handle much more than that,” Hall said. “We cut it off at 1,200.”
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Hall said racers should register by Nov. 17. There will be no registration on race day.
The race begins at 8 a.m. and is for all ages. Registration is $20. Medals will be awarded to the top three racers in each age group as well as first male/female overall beginning with 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 and 70 and older.
The registration fee is nonrefundable. Professional timing will be provided by Fleet Feet Sports.
Packet pickup is from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the at 1695 Missouri State Rd. Packets may also be picked up on race day beginning at 6:30 a.m. at Arnold City Park.
A long-sleeve shirt will be provided to all participants who register by Nov. 17.
The race is co-sponsored by Arnold Tourism Commission, St. Anthony’s Medical Center and urgent cares, Bethesda Health Group and Koch Development.
For more information, contact the Arnold Parks and Recreation Department at 636-282-2380 or Greg Hall at ghall@arnoldmo.org, or visit the city website at www.arnoldmo.org. Racers can also register online at Active.com.
Mail registration forms and entry fees to: Arnold City Hall, Gobble Gobble Run, 2010 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, MO 63010.
Forms can also be dropped off at Arnold City Hall or the Arnold Recreation Center. Checks should be made payable to City of Arnold.