30th Annual Athens Thanksgiving Turkey Trot benefiting Hope Springs Water

Event Overview

• Date: November 26, 2026
• Location: YMCA Cain Center, Athens, TX
• Race Types: 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
• Website: Athens Turkey Trot

Kickoff Your Thanksgiving

• Gather: Join family, friends, and neighbors for a morning of fun.
• Celebrate: Start the holiday with community, fitness, and giving back.
• Join: Perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving.
• Engage: Help support a worthy cause while enjoying the festivities.

New Event Addition

• Obstacle Course: Kids and Pets Obstacle Course added this year.
• Distance: 100 yard run through pool noodle and hula hoops.
• Eligibility: Kids 10 and under can run with or without a pet.
• Rules: Pets must be on a leash: no elephants or giraffes allowed!

Philanthropic Mission

• Clean Water: Every step helps bring clean water to communities worldwide.
• Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit Hope Springs Water, a nonprofit from Athens, TX.
• Mission: Dedicated to providing safe water, sanitation, and hygiene education.
• Impact: Help transform lives through the gift of clean water.

Join Us!

• Trot for a Cause: Participate this Thanksgiving and make a difference.
• Create Lasting Memories: Celebrate health and togetherness with loved ones.
• Global Impact: Contribute to a noble cause right from Athens, Texas!