Give Thanks 8K
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Athens, Georgia
- Price $13.25 - $44.25
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1km
Event summary
Join the festive fun at the Give Thanks 8K on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in beautiful Athens, Clarke! This cherished Thanksgiving tradition invites runners of all ages to lace up their shoes and hit the pavement, starting bright and early at 8:30 AM. The event features not only the main 8K race but also a delightful Kids Fun Run at 10:00 AM, ensuring a day filled with gratitude and community spirit for everyone involved.
Gather with friends and neighbors to celebrate this joyous occasion while supporting the Athens Community Council on Aging. It's the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving holiday, embracing the spirit of giving thanks. Whether you're running, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation makes a difference. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect with your community and create lasting memories before gathering around the Thanksgiving table! Sign up today to be part of this uplifting event!
Gather with friends and neighbors to celebrate this joyous occasion while supporting the Athens Community Council on Aging. It's the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving holiday, embracing the spirit of giving thanks. Whether you're running, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation makes a difference. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect with your community and create lasting memories before gathering around the Thanksgiving table! Sign up today to be part of this uplifting event!
Organiser's Description
GET READY TO LACE UP AND HIT THE PAVEMENT FOR ATHENS BELOVED THANKSGIVING TRADITION THE GIVE THANKS 8K! KICK OFF YOUR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WITH GRATITUDE, FUN, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT. THE RACE BEGINS AT 8:30 AM, FOLLOWED BY THE KIDS FUN RUN AT 10:00 AM, SO THERES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. BEFORE GATHERING AROUND THE TABLE, COME TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS TO SUPPORT THE ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING BECAUSE AFTER ALL, TURKEY, I MEAN AGING, WELL, WERE ALL DOING IT! SIGN UP TO RUN OR VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Races
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8K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$44.25
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Kids Fun Run
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$13.25
OPENS 31 JUL
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