Gobble Gait

10/15/2026

** SPONSOR BY FRIDAY, 10/16, TO RECEIVE ALL BENEFITS! **

‼️Don't miss your chance to be a part of an amazing community of neighbors supporting neighbors!

It's your last chance to become a 2026 Gobble Gait race sponsor to receive full recognition benefits (such as your logo/name featured on the popular 8K race shirts). Hear from Presenting Sponsors North American Banking Company Hastings and Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Abra Hovgaard why they choose to support Gobble Gait.

Visit gobblegait.com for sponsorship details or email [email protected] with interest.

🦃 Get Your Gobble On!

https://youtu.be/WDfn5ZQdz2U?si=hhAWF3DRgtQLVGmB

This video was produced by Hastings Community Television._________...

10/11/2026

Mercy the Turkey has an important Gobble Gait reminder!!📣

Sign up early for the 8k and you can save $20 on your registration! Early Bird pricing ends October 31st...so sign up TODAY! This Thanksgiving Day tradition is one you won't want to miss out on🦃👟 https://www.gobblegait.com/registration

Looking for more ways to get involved? Become a Gobble Gait Sponsor! We’re so grateful for our community partners and would love to have you or your business join us in supporting Hastings Family Service

10/08/2026

Mercy the Turkey got the chance to visit Van Meter Cottage Grove during their Kickoff BBQ for Employee Ownership Month! 🦃

We’re incredibly grateful for Van Meter’s continued support. Their ongoing partnership is a wonderful example of what it means to show up for your community! If you or your business has been considering sponsoring now is the time, the deadline to sponsor and receive full sponsor benefits is October 15th... just one week away!

Gobble Gait is a great opportunity to support Family Service, connect with your community, and get your business in front of thousands of local participants and supporters. We’d love to have you join us!

Find more information at https://www.gobblegait.com/sponsors

10/01/2026

🦃 Registration is OPEN for the 29th Annual Gobble Gait! 🦃

Whether you’ve been joining us for years or this is your first Gobble Gait, we can’t wait to see you in beautiful downtown Hastings for a morning of fun, family, and giving back! 💙💚

When you participate in Gobble Gait, you’re helping make a difference right here in our community with proceeds benefiting Hastings Family Service

👉 Register and find all the details at https://www.gobblegait.com/

09/30/2026

🦃💰 Mercy the Turkey is getting their financial feathers in order for Gobble Gait!

We were thrilled to visit one of our 2026 Gobble Gait Presenting Sponsors, Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Abra Hovgaard! The spirit of caring is deeply woven into the fabric of Edward Jones, and they make Help and Hope possible in our community. ❤️

📅 Registration opens October 1... TOMORROW!

Local businesses, now’s the time to get involved! Gobble Gait sponsorships are a great way to get your business in front of the community while supporting Help and Hope. With registration opening October 1st, it’s the perfect time to invest in your community and get your business in on the Gobble Gait excitement. The deadline to sponsor is October 15th, so don't wait!

ONE MORE DAY! Keep an eye on our page for updates🦃🍂

09/24/2026

🦃💰 Mercy the Turkey is BANKING on seeing you at Gobble Gait!

We had so much fun visiting one of our 2026 Gobble Gait Presenting Sponsors, North American Banking Company! Thank you for helping make this Thanksgiving tradition possible and for supporting Hastings Family Service. ❤️

📅 Registration opens October 1!
Local businesses, now’s the time to get involved! Gobble Gait sponsorships are a great way to get your business in front of the community while supporting Help and Hope. With registration opening October 1st, your business will be getting plenty of visibility as race excitement takes off!

It's almost time to Get Your Gobble On! 🦃🍂

09/15/2026

📣Mercy wanted to remind you to mark your calendars for OCTOBER 1st!📣

As we gear up for the 29th year we know this is one you won't want to miss. Lace up those shoes, mark those calendars, and get ready to Get Your Gobble ON! 🦃👟

08/31/2026

Mercy the Turkey had a splashing good Summer, but now it’s time to dive into Gobble Gait! 🦃

Keep an eye out for Mercy at some community events this fall! And stay tuned for more updates, including registration information coming soon! 👀

01/08/2026

Results are in and Gobble Gait set an incredible new record of generosity in 2025 with the Thanksgiving race raising $150,000 to support Hastings Family Service!

12/17/2025

Don't forget, there's still time to order Gobble Gait gear! Commemorate your family Thanksgiving tradition with a cozy beanie or sweatshirt. They make great holiday gifts! Shop at https://gobblegait.nineeagles.store/shop/