2025 Turkey Trot Athens TX 5K & Fun Run benefiting Hope Springs Water on Thanksgiving Day 11/27/25
Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 8:15 AM CST
- Location
- Athens, TX
- YMCA Cain Center, 214 Loyola Dr, 75751
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Start your Thanksgiving with a community run that supports global clean water initiatives, right from Athens, TX.
- Fun
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Festive
For a CauseKick off your Thanksgiving morning in Athens, TX, with the annual Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run. This heartwarming event brings together family, friends, and neighbors for a festive start to the holiday. Every stride you take helps make a significant global impact, as all proceeds directly benefit Hope Springs Water. This local nonprofit is dedicated to providing safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene education to communities worldwide, transforming lives through the gift of clean water.
What to expect
Join your community for a festive 5K or Fun Run on Thanksgiving morning. Contribute to a vital cause, helping Hope Springs Water provide clean water globally. Enjoy a grounded, uplifting start to your holiday celebrations.
Standout details
- Thanksgiving Day tradition
- Benefits Hope Springs Water
- Supports global clean water initiatives
- Community-focused holiday start
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.1 Miles
Thu, Nov 26, 8:15 AM CST · From $51.88
Opens Sep 7, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes Nov 26, 2026, 3:00 AM CST
Fun Run
Thu, Nov 26, 8:20 AM CST · From $41.28
Opens Sep 6, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Nov 26, 2026, 3:15 AM CST
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing- Rolling area
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
2025 Turkey Trot Athens TX 5K & Fun 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 27, 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!
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