18th Annual FBC Jefferson Turkey Can Run 2026

The race.

The 18th Annual FBC Jefferson Turkey Can Run takes place on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, in Jefferson, Georgia. This 5K race benefits the FBC Jefferson Food Bank, which serves hundreds of families in Jackson County annually. The certified course runs through historic downtown Jefferson and qualifies for the AJC Peachtree Road Race. The race starts at 8:00 AM with packet pickup beginning at 7:00 AM in the Education Building; registration closes November 20 and is not available on race day due to the 1,500-runner limit. Entry is $15 plus 15 canned food items; those registered by November 20 receive a long-sleeve T-shirt. Age group awards are given to the top three finishers in categories ranging from 9 and under through 80 and up, plus separate awards for top male and female overall and masters divisions.