Give Thanks 8K
About this race
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!
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8K Run/Walk
Kids Fun Run
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Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Athens.
About Athens
Give Thanks 8K takes place in Athens, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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