ABOUT THE 2026 GRATEFUL GOBBLER 5K!
The 27th Annual Grateful Gobbler 5K Walk/Run will take place once again on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26. Walkers will gather at Coolidge Park for festivities before the 8:00 a.m. start. 100% of the proceeds of the walk will benefit families experiencing homelessness.
Big news for 2026. The Maclellan Shelter for Families on East 11th Street is transitioning to its new home, Provident Place, located on Old Lee Highway in Chattanooga. Thanks to a transformational partnership with the City of Chattanooga, which donated the former Airport Inn, capacity will grow from 52 beds to 134, allowing us to serve nearly three times as many parents and children each night.
Until that transition is complete, every dollar raised through the Grateful Gobbler Walk will continue to provide safe shelter, compassionate care, and life-changing services for families at the Maclellan Shelter for Families. Tomorrow, those same dollars will help open the doors of Provident Place, where more families than ever before will find hope, healing, and a pathway home.
From now through the month of November, Grateful Gobbler volunteers will be out in the community inviting you to make a difference for families experiencing homelessness. We hope you’ll take a moment to find a way to get involved. Whether you register to participate, become a sponsor, or make a donation, 100% of all registration fees, sponsorships, and donations directly benefit homeless families.
PACKET PICKUP
Saturday, Nov. 21st from 9am-3pm
Location: TBD
Wednesday, Nov. 25th from 10am-6pm
Coolidge Park Pavilion, 120 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Thursday, Nov. 26th from 6:30am-8am
Coolidge Park Pavilion, 120 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405
REAL-TIME SHIRT INVENTORY–If You See It, You Get It!
If you can select your size during online registration, it’s yours — our shirt inventory is live on Eventbrite. Once a size is gone, it’s gone, so register early to lock in your favorite!
What: 27th Annual Grateful Gobbler 5K Walk
When: Thanksgiving Morning, November 26th at 8:00 am
Where: Coolidge Park, 150 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Why: To build community support and provide funding for families experiencing homelessness
Cost:
- Individual Registration (Ages 13+, ship shirt): $35
- Individual Registration (Ages 13+, pick up shirt): $30
- Junior Registration (Ages 6-12, ship shirt): $20
- Junior Registration (Ages 6-12, pick up shirt): $15
- Sleepwalker (No shirt): $20
You can have your t-shirt mailed to you or you can pick your packet up prior to the event. DO NOT EXPECT DELIVERY BY THANKSGIVING IF YOU ARE ORDERING AFTER NOVEMBER 19TH. Our volunteers will be shipping orders the same day starting November 12 and will do our best to get them to you by Thanksgiving.
As we prepare for our move to Provident Place, we’re inviting everyone to make a $5 donation in support of families who are working toward stable housing. While our location is changing, our mission remains the same: providing safe shelter, essential resources, and a pathway to a brighter future.
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact. If you’re able to give more, here are a few examples of what your generosity can provide:
- $25 – Cleaning supplies to help keep a family’s living space safe and healthy
- $50 – Laundry supplies and other everyday household essentials
- $75 – Toiletries and personal care items for a family
- $150 – Helps stock the shelter pantry with essentials available to every family
Whether you give $5 or $500, your generosity helps provide stability, dignity, and hope for families staying at Maclellan Shelter today and those who will soon call Provident Place home.
Thank you for your support!