Pics: Gobble Wobble in Abington

Hundreds of people woke up early, donned some svelte pants and headed to Memorial Field this morning to take part in the 11th Annual YMCA Gobble Wobble.

The 5K and 2-mile run benefits the YMCA’s financial assistance program.

Abington YMCA Executive Director Sean Elliot kicked the morning off by thanking the event’s volunteers and runners.

Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro fired a shot to start the runners; State Rep. Madeleine Dean fired the shot to get the walkers walking.

The Abington Senior High School Select Choir sang the National Anthem.

Abington YMCA marketing and communication director Beth Kenas said in an earlier interview that the event has been promoted as a family friendly.

“It’s just the right thing on the right day,” Kenas said. “A lot of families like to exercise before the feast.”

And on financial assistance for the YMCA's programs, Kenas said, "We don’t turn anybody away. Basically everything we do is to raise money and to give back to the community. I think that’s why the Gobble Wobble got so big.”

Last year's race was the biggest in its history, with an estimated 2,700 runners.