FBC Jefferson Turkey Can Run

FBC Jefferson Turkey Can Run is a Thanksgiving 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) held in historic downtown Jefferson, Georgia, on November 26, 2026, with a start at 8:00 a.m. Organized by FBC Jefferson, it supports the FBC Jefferson Food Bank, which helps families in Jackson County, and participants are encouraged to bring canned goods as donations. The course is USA Track and Field certified and the race is a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Awards go to the top runners overall and in the masters, grand masters, senior and age-group categories. All profits and donations go to the food bank.

The certified course makes this a good place to chase a Peachtree qualifying time or a 5K personal best. Regular runners should hold their mileage through November, add one weekly session of short repeats at goal pace, and ease off in the final days. If you are new to the distance, six weeks of three easy run-walk sessions will get you to the finish comfortably, and walkers are welcome on the same course. Remember to pack a few cans for the food bank along with your race gear.