17th Annual FBC Jefferson Turkey Can Run
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Jefferson, Georgia
- Price $18.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 17th Annual FBC Jefferson Turkey Can Run on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the charming town of Jefferson, Jackson! This exciting Thanksgiving Day 5K race winds through the historic downtown area, making it a perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event benefit the FBC Jefferson Food Bank, which provides essential assistance to hundreds of families in Jackson County each year.
The race starts at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup beginning at 7:00 AM in the Education Building. For just a $15 entry fee and 15 canned food items, participants can join in this wonderful community event. The course is USA Track and Field certified, making it a qualifying race for the prestigious AJC Peachtree Road Race. Don’t miss the chance to earn awards in various categories, including top male and female finishers, masters, grand masters, and age group placements. Remember, registration by November 21 guarantees you a long sleeve T-shirt, so sign up early! Let's run for a cause and make this Thanksgiving memorable!
The race starts at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup beginning at 7:00 AM in the Education Building. For just a $15 entry fee and 15 canned food items, participants can join in this wonderful community event. The course is USA Track and Field certified, making it a qualifying race for the prestigious AJC Peachtree Road Race. Don’t miss the chance to earn awards in various categories, including top male and female finishers, masters, grand masters, and age group placements. Remember, registration by November 21 guarantees you a long sleeve T-shirt, so sign up early! Let's run for a cause and make this Thanksgiving memorable!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL THANKSGIVING DAY 5K RACE THROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN JEFFERSON BENEFITING THE FBC JEFFERSON FOOD BANK!
THE FOOD BANK SERVES HUNDREDS OF JACKSON COUNTY FAMILIES IN NEED EVERY YEAR.
QUALIFYING RACE FOR THE AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE.
COURSE IS USA TRACK AND FIELD CERTIFIED COURSE. CERTIFICATION #GA24018WC
TIME:
Race starts at 8:00AM. Packet pickup starts at 7:00AM in the Education Building.
ENTRY FEE:
$15.00 plus 15 canned good items! All proceeds go directly to benefit the Food Bank.
Late Registration after midnight November 21 and race day registration: $15.00 and 15 canned good items.
Your paid entry by November 21 guarantees a long sleeve T-shirt. Shirts are not guaranteed to late or race day registrants. There will be receptacles at the high school parking lot for the canned food donations brought by runners the day of the race.
Suggested canned items: canned tuna, canned chicken, green beans, corn, peas, jelly, peanut butter, and any non-perishable food items!
AWARDS:
-Top Male & Female, Masters, Grand Masters, and Seniors
-Top 3 Male/Female in each age group: 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, 75-79, 80 and up.
SPONSORSHIPS:
We would love to have your family or your business become a sponsor for this very important cause! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please use the Donation option in the online registration process, or contact us via email at [email protected].
* Presenting Sponsor $300+ primary logo on all advertising and shirts
* Platinum Level ($200.00 or higher) sponsors can have their name and large logo advertised on T-shirt.
* Gold Level ($100.00 - $199.00) sponsors can have their name and business logo printed on the back of the T-shirt.
* Silver level ($50.00- $99.00) sponsors have their business or family name listed on the race T-shirt.
Every penny goes to benefit the Food Bank!
THE FOOD BANK SERVES HUNDREDS OF JACKSON COUNTY FAMILIES IN NEED EVERY YEAR.
QUALIFYING RACE FOR THE AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE.
COURSE IS USA TRACK AND FIELD CERTIFIED COURSE. CERTIFICATION #GA24018WC
TIME:
Race starts at 8:00AM. Packet pickup starts at 7:00AM in the Education Building.
ENTRY FEE:
$15.00 plus 15 canned good items! All proceeds go directly to benefit the Food Bank.
Late Registration after midnight November 21 and race day registration: $15.00 and 15 canned good items.
Your paid entry by November 21 guarantees a long sleeve T-shirt. Shirts are not guaranteed to late or race day registrants. There will be receptacles at the high school parking lot for the canned food donations brought by runners the day of the race.
Suggested canned items: canned tuna, canned chicken, green beans, corn, peas, jelly, peanut butter, and any non-perishable food items!
AWARDS:
-Top Male & Female, Masters, Grand Masters, and Seniors
-Top 3 Male/Female in each age group: 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, 75-79, 80 and up.
SPONSORSHIPS:
We would love to have your family or your business become a sponsor for this very important cause! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please use the Donation option in the online registration process, or contact us via email at [email protected].
* Presenting Sponsor $300+ primary logo on all advertising and shirts
* Platinum Level ($200.00 or higher) sponsors can have their name and large logo advertised on T-shirt.
* Gold Level ($100.00 - $199.00) sponsors can have their name and business logo printed on the back of the T-shirt.
* Silver level ($50.00- $99.00) sponsors have their business or family name listed on the race T-shirt.
Every penny goes to benefit the Food Bank!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt Long Sleeve
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$18.00
AJC Peachtree Official Qualifying Event USA Track and Field Certified Course #GA17065WC
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