GIVE Thanks 8K

03/24/2024

Calling all runners!! Please consider running on the amazing South Jackson Elementary School systems trails with us. You will absolutely be shocked at how fantastic this trail system is for the elementary school. Plus you will be helping raise funds for the trail system maintenance and PE classes for years to come.... It will be a hilly and happy 4 miles😏

Lace up those running shoes for the Beast of the East Trail Run on Saturday, May 4th! Join us for a thrilling 4 MILE run on our scenic nature trails. This challenging course features hills, rocks, roots, stream crossings, twists, turns, animals, trees, and tons of fun! No strollers or pets allowed for safety reasons. Kids can also participate in the Kids Race on the dirt road and grass loop of the nature trail. Start times: 4 Mile run at 9:30 AM, Kids ¾ mile fun run at 8:45 AM. See you at the starting line!

Use the QR code or this link to register https://forms.gle/eEYZWXhpGAJTVpZK6.

Join us in supporting our upcoming Trail Run event! Click on the link to become a sponsor and make a positive impact on our school community. Thank you for your support! LINK to BECOME a SPONSOR https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/BEAST-OF-THE-EAST-TRAILRUN/S0oKN0
Proceeds support the South Jackson PE program and Nature Trail Fund.

11/20/2023

Good morning fellow 8k runners/walkers! Just a couple of things to remember concerning the race: 1st packet pick-up is on Wednesday, Nov. 22nd from 4-6pm at the Total Training Center, 750 North Chase Street; Also packet pick-up race day from 7-8am beside Hendershot's in parking lot; Race starts promptly at 8:30AM; Awards will be handled differently this year meaning go directly inside Hendershot's to check your finish time and then go up to the bar to get your prize.

11/05/2023

Come and get it....t-shirt cut off is this FRIDAY! So hope you can make it.....gobble, gobble.

https://register.chronotrack.com/r/75561

Thursday, Nov. 23 2023 at 8:30 a.m. | Kids Fun Run

10/23/2023

Let's do this....go to www.givethanks8k.com to get your Thanksgiving party off to a fabulous start!! We are ready to make this the best year ever so come run/walk with us.

08/19/2023

Dani was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School. She went to Edinboro University in Pennsylvania where she earned a bachelor's degree in International Finance. Dani came to Athens in 1996 to attend the University of Georgia, where she

11/25/2022

We laughed, we cried, we screamed in excitement...but another Give Thanks 8k Race is in the books vol. 2022. Thank you everyone who helped, participated, sponsored, and enjoyed watching your children in the Fun Run!! Here's the results:

11/15/2022

It's not to late to get the amazing Give Thanks Race t-shirt this year. We have about 70 shirts left so sign-up FAST!! Hope to see you there.....

09/27/2022

It’s GO time for registration for the 2022 Give Thanks 8k race!! Please go to www.givethanks8k.com to register. Same course as always with same amazing turkeys. Really hope to see you there……Gobble, gobble

12/01/2021

Who is this amazing group of women who ran the Give Thanks 8k? Thank you ladies for supplying so much energy and positive mojo during our race!! Everyone please go to our website, givethanks8k.com and go under the photos for the 2021 race....
I assure you that you will find a great picture possibly even a Christmas card ready photo of your family :~)) From my family to yours: Happy Holidays Everyone.

11/27/2021

Here is the link to the Race Results....

11/09/2021

Ask and you shall receive, here is the Give Thanks 8k t-shirt for 2021!! Thank you Kjirsten Ogburn and Baylor Keese from FrontLeft 😍😍Simply AMAZING

10/24/2021

The RACE IS ON! Time to register for the Give Thanks 8k folks....go to givethanks8k.com to register early!! I am sure you have heard that t-shirts are hard to get this year so if you want the coolest shirt in town, make sure to register NOW!!