18th Annual FBC Jefferson Turkey Can Run
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Jefferson (First Baptist Church Jefferson). Distances: 5K. Entry from $15.
Course and race notes
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 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race. Course is USA Track and Field Certified Course.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
First Baptist Church Jefferson
Jefferson, GA 30549
Area: Gainesville & Lake Lanier, Athens, GA
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$15
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Fri Nov 20 (in 13 days)
Opened Feb 27, 2026
Race day in Jefferson
Weather
60° / 37°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 29% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Commerce 4 Nnw, GA (11.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:17 AM – 5:26 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 43 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
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