Can I give to the Pilgrim Center for Connection to help support the Hyde Park GobbleTrot? 

Yes! Please do. We need your support to offer all of the community programming we do at the Pilgrim Center for Connection, including the GobbleTrot. Click here to give now.

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I registered but can’t participate. Can I transfer my registration to next year or give it to a friend?

No. We’re sorry, registrations must be used this year by the person who registered.

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I have friends who would like to help. How can they volunteer?
That’s great! Here is a link to the sign up form. Or ask them to email us at pilgrim@pilgrimcenterinc.org. We'll put them to work!

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What charitable organization will my participation benefit?
ALL PROCEEDS (not canned food collected, not a percentage of profits, but ALL PROCEEDS) of the Hyde Park GobbleTrot benefit the community programs of the Pilgrim Center for Connection. Each year the Center presents free programming for every season, including the Pilgrim Labyrinth & Butterfly Garden, Sacred Space on Sunday mornings, our annual May Festival, our annual Winter Solstice Concert, and our monthly programs and seasonal programs like Tea & Tarot, our Tea Garden Hour, our monthly Community Potluck, and more!

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When is Packet Pick Up? 

Please visit us Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at our Pilgrim Chapel, 3801 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64111. Click here for more info. If you cannot pick up your packet, we can mail it to you for an additional $10.00 fee. Please note: mailed packets are NOT guaranteed to arrive by Race Day. Email amelia@pilgrimcenterinc.org for more information about having your packet mailed to you.

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Is the 2026 Hyde Park GobbleTrot an in-person event?

Yes, this year we are glad to be celebrating together on Thanksgiving! Of course we also are offering a virtual option if that is your preference. Simply select the Virtual 5K when you register online.

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How do I submit my results for my virtual 5K?

Once you have registered for the Virtual GobbleTrot, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to submit your results. Don't forget to share those finish photos to Facebook or Instagram and tag us @gillhamgobbletrot and include the hashtag #gillhamgobbletrot.

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Can I bring my dog to the Hyde Park GobbleTrot in-person event on Thanksgiving Day?
Sorry, no. We love our fur babies, too, but dogs can be problematic when lining up for the race.

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Can I push my child in a stroller at the in-person Hyde Park Gobbletrot?
Sure! We just ask that you line up near the back of the group, with the walkers.

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I would like to support the Hyde Park Gobbletrot and the Pilgrim Center. How can I sign on as a sponsor?
Sponsorships are available from the Supporter Level at $100 up to the Title Sponsor Level at $10,000. Please click here to view our sponsorship form. And contact our Race Director, Amelia McDaniel, at (816) 753-6719 or amelia@pilgrimcenterinc.org with any questions or for more information.