2026 Turkey Trot Athens TX 5K & 1 Mile Family Run benefiting Hope Springs Water on Thanksgiving Day 11/26/26
2026 Turkey Trot Athens TX 5K & 1 Mile Family Run benefiting Hope Springs Water on Thanksgiving Day 11/26/26 is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Athens, TX, with entry fees from $38 to $48.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Location
- YMCA Cain Center, Athens, TX
- Price
- $38–$48
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
2026 Turkey Trot Athens TX 5K & 1 Mile Family Run Benefiting Hope Springs Water
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with family, friends, and neighbors at the Turkey Trot Athens TX! This year’s 5K and Fun Run will take place on Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2025 and is the perfect way to start the holiday with community, fitness, and giving back.
Every step you take helps bring clean water to communities around the world. All proceeds from the event benefit Hope Springs Water, a nonprofit based in Athens, TX, dedicated to providing safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene education to those in need. By participating, you’re not only celebrating health and togetherness—you’re also helping transform lives through the gift of clean water.
Join us this Thanksgiving to trot for a cause, create lasting memories, and make a global impact right from here in Athens, Texas!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
64°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Athens, TX
Population
13,013
as of 2023
City Elevation
467 ft
Nearest Airport
TYR
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 75 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Turkey Trot Athens TX 5K & 1 Mile Family Run benefiting Hope Springs Water on Thanksgiving Day 11/26/26, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
126
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Turkey Trot Athens TX 5K & 1 Mile Family Run benefiting Hope Springs Water on Thanksgiving Day 11/26/26
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- YMCA Cain Center, Athens, TX
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2026 Turkey Trot Athens TX 5K & 1 Mile Family Run benefiting Hope Springs Water on Thanksgiving Day 11/26/26
Nov 26, 2026