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
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and kick off Thanksgiving morning with the Give Thanks 8K, taking place on Thursday, November 26th, 2026, in beautiful Athens, Clarke! This beloved holiday tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a scenic 8K run/walk starting at 8:30 AM. Whether you're aiming for a personal record, enjoying a leisurely stroll with friends, or bringing the whole family—including your furry companions—there's a spot for everyone in this festive flock.
The fun doesn’t stop there! Following the 8K, join us for a delightful one-mile Kids Fun Run at 10:00 AM, specially designed for children aged 12 and under. Every step you take supports the Center at ACCA, empowering older adults to continue growing, exploring, and living their best lives. So, gather your favorite people and come trot with us for a Thanksgiving morning filled with joy, community spirit, and a positive impact. Register today and be part of this heartwarming event!
The fun doesn’t stop there! Following the 8K, join us for a delightful one-mile Kids Fun Run at 10:00 AM, specially designed for children aged 12 and under. Every step you take supports the Center at ACCA, empowering older adults to continue growing, exploring, and living their best lives. So, gather your favorite people and come trot with us for a Thanksgiving morning filled with joy, community spirit, and a positive impact. Register today and be part of this heartwarming event!
Organiser's Description
LACE UP AND KICK OFF THANKSGIVING MORNING WITH THE GIVE THANKS 8K, ONE OF ATHENS' FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS! WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR, WALKING WITH FRIENDS, OR BRINGING THE WHOLE FAMILY (PUPS INCLUDED!), THERE'S ROOM FOR EVERYONE IN OUR FLOCK. THE 8K RUN/WALK STARTS AT 8:30 AM, FOLLOWED BY A ONE-MILE KIDS FUN RUN AT 10:00 AM FOR AGES 12 AND UNDER. EVERY MILE SUPPORTS THE CENTER AT ACCA, HELPING OLDER ADULTS KEEP GROWING, EXPLORING, AND LIVING WELL. REGISTER TODAY, BRING YOUR FAVORITE PEOPLE, AND JOIN US FOR A THANKSGIVING MORNING THAT FEELS GOOD AND DOES GOOD. COME TROT WITH US!
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