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Thu November 28, 2024 Jefferson, GA 30549 US Directions
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Events

5K Run/Walk

$15 8:00AM EST Registration closes on November 24, 2024 at 11:59pm EST and re-opens on November 25, 2024 at 12:00am EST

Place

First Baptist Church Jefferson
246 Washington St.
Jefferson, GA US 30549

Description

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.

Entry Fee:
$15.00 plus 15 canned good items! All proceeds go directly to benefit the Food Bank.
Late Registration after midnight November 22 and race day registration:  $15.00 and 15 canned good items.
Your paid entry by November 22 guarantees a long sleeve T-shirt.  Shirts are not guaranteed to late or race day registrants. 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!

Race Number and T-Shirt pick-up

  • Monday, November 25, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at FBC Jefferson fellowship hall

  • Tuesday, November 26, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at FBC Jefferson fellowship hall

  • Wednesday, November 27, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at FBC Jefferson fellowship hall

Parking Info

No parking at FBC Jefferson lots. These lots will be used to provide social distancing before the race. Participants may park at Jefferson High School FRONT PARKING LOT (575 Washington Street) which is walking distance to the church. There will be no shuttle service. Dress appropriately for the morning temperatures. There will be receptacles at the high school parking lot for the canned food donations brought by runners the day of the race.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.fbcjefferson.org/turkey-can-run.

Race Contact Info

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Course Map

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See how much fun you will have with us!

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5K Course Map

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Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the 16th Annual FBC Jefferson Turkey Can Run.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

  • Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

  • Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

  • Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

  • Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.
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