Georgia · 8K · 1K
Give Thanks 8K
Give Thanks 8K is a 8K and 1K event held in Athens, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Athens, GA
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Athens, Georgia
- Distances
- 8K, 1K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Give Thanks 8K
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 there’s 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, we’re all doing it! Sign up to run …
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Give Thanks 8K: common questions
- When is the Give Thanks 8K?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Give Thanks 8K held?
- In Athens, Georgia.
- What distances does the Give Thanks 8K offer?
- 8K and 1K.
- How do I register for the Give Thanks 8K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Give Thanks 8K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Give Thanks 8K start?
- 8:30 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Give Thanks 8K?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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