Give Thanks 8K
Give Thanks 8K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Athens, GA, with entry fees from $10 to $40.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (117 days to go)
- Location
- Hendershot's, Athens, GA
- Price
- $10–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 or volunteer today!
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
62°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens Ben Epps Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Athens, GA
Population
126,987
as of 2023
City Elevation
742 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
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Give Thanks 8K
Nov 26, 2026