About This Race
The Turkey Can Run is a 5K race in its 18th year, hosted every Thanksgiving Day by First Baptist Church Jefferson on November 26, 2026 to benefit the FBC Jefferson Food Bank. Entry requires a fee plus 15 canned food items, and it is the only Peachtree Road Race qualifier in Jackson County. In 2024 the event had over 1,300 registered runners, making it the largest 5K in the county.
Course & Race Day Details
Hydration Support
Bottled water available before and after the race
Awards
Awards ceremony following the race; awards can be picked up at the church office starting Monday, November 30th
Charity Beneficiary
FBC Jefferson Food Bank
Race Weekend Logistics
Packet Pickup
Race number and t-shirt pickup Monday November 23rd to Wednesday November 25th from 5-7pm in the church fellowship hall for those registered and paid by November 20th
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