18th Annual FBC Jefferson Turkey Can Run

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 8:00 AM EST

Location: Jefferson, GA; First Baptist Church Jefferson, 246 Washington St., 30549
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

cause driven
Masters (40+)

Great for: masters runners

Perks & features

Shirt

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The course

From the organizer

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 AJC Peachtree Road Race.

Course is USA Track and Field Certified Course. Certification #GA24018WC

Time: Race starts at 8:00AM. Packet pickup starts at 7:00AM in the Education Building. NO RUNNER REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY. 1500 RUNNER LIMIT.

Entry Fee: $15.00 plus 15 canned good items! All proceeds go directly to benefit the Food Bank. Your paid entry by November 20 guarantees a long sleeve T-shirt. There will be receptacles at the high school parking lot for the canned food donations brought by runners the day of the race.

Suggested canned items : canned tuna, canned chicken, green beans, corn, peas, jelly, peanut butter, and any non-perishable food items!

Awards: -Top Male & Female, Masters, Grand Masters, and Seniors -Top 3 Male/Female in each age group: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and up.

Sponsorships: We would love to have your family or your business become a sponsor for this very important cause! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please use the Donation option in the online registration process, or contact us via email at admin@fbcjefferson.org .

Presenting Sponsor $300+ primary logo on all advertising and shirts Platinum Level ($200.00 or higher) sponsors can have their name and large logo advertised on T-shirt. Gold Level ($100.00 - $199.00) sponsors can have their name and business logo printed on the back of the T-shirt. Silver level ($50.00- $99.00) sponsors have their business or family name listed on the race T-shirt. Every penny goes to benefit the Food Bank!