Warm Up Weeks | Pilgrimcenter

Warm Up

Weeks!

It’s getting chilly outside, and we are losing sunlight fast. Time to warm up with the GobbleTrot Warm Up Weeks!

Do you enjoy running or walking our 5K on Thanksgiving Day? Whether you’re signed up or not, you are invited each Saturday this fall as Coaches Mo and Chris offer FREE sessions to help walkers and runners at any level of fitness stay active and move better!

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Mo is the creator and founder of MYTMO FITNESS, an LLC created in 1990. Her training philosophy is, “mindful movement and efficient breathing will strengthen and lengthen muscles for a lifetime of better health." Clients are drawn to her creative program designs and her customer-focused expertise.

Chris is an accomplished masters runner (age 40+) and Kansas City native with 27 years of running experience. Since returning to his hometown three years ago after long stints living in Nashville and Portland, he has racked up wins in races on the roads, tracks, and trails of the Midwest—in distances ranging from 1 mile to 50 kilometers (31 miles). His run coaching and sportswear company is called Redemption Running.

In each FREE Saturday session, Coaches Chris and Mo will draw on this experience and education to provide guidance about topics like:

Strategies for success in your first 5K
Why strength and conditioning fitness is important for runners and walkers
The best stretches/exercises to prepare your body to run/walk
How to make running/walking a daily habit
Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your training

Then, time permitting, they will lead a 1-3 mile group run/walk where all are welcome to participate and move at their own pace.

When: Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., October 14 through November 18, 2023

Where: BodyFit Gym, 3838 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri

If you sign up here, it will help us plan for the group, but feel free to drop in even if you haven’t gotten to sign up. We look forward to seeing you!

General Race Information

The race begins at 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. The start and finish (both southbound) are just north of the Pilgrim Chapel, 3801 Gillham Road.

• The course takes runners and walkers along Gillham Road, through the Hyde Park neighborhood, and past Hyde Park the park.

• All in-person 5K participants (runners & walkers) are chip timed.

• The course has been certified by the USATF.

Your T-shirt and custom chipped bib will be available at Packet Pick-up. There are THREE choices this year. Click here for more information.

Age Groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-84, 85+.

First, second, and third place are awarded in each division, and Male and Female Masters each are awarded a custom-engraved stainless steel Yeti travel cup.

The Children's Dash for kids 8 & under is held at the conclusion of the 5K run and walk. Divisions are: 4 & Under, 5-6, and 7-8. The younger two divisions run 100 yards and the older division runs 200 yards.

* If you or someone you know would like to participate but cannot afford the cost of registration, scholarships are available. Please contact the Race Director, Amelia McDaniel, at (816) 753-6719 or amelia@pilgrimcenterinc.org for more information or to contribute to this fund.

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FAQ's

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Can I give to the Pilgrim Center to help support this event?

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

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.

I have friends who would like to help. How can they volunteer?
That’s great! Ask them to email us at pilgrim@pilgrimcenterinc.org. We'll put them to work!

What charitable organization will my participation benefit?
ALL PROCEEDS (not canned food collected, not a percentage of profits, but ALL PROCEEDS) of the Gillham Road GobbleTrot benefit the community programs of the Pilgrim Center. Each year the Center presents free programming for every season.

When is Packet Pick Up?

We have added a Packet Pick Up session! Now you can drive through Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Notre Dame de Sion Grade School, 3823 Locust Street, just behind the Pilgrim Chapel. Click here for more info. If you cannot pick up your packet, we can mail it to you for an additional $8.00 fee. Email pilgrim@pilgrimcenterinc.org for more information about having your packet mailed to you.

Is the 2023 Gillham Road 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.

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

Once you have registered for the Virtual Gillham Road 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.

Can I bring my dog to the Gillham Road 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.

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

I would like to support the Gillham Road 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.