Giving Thanks for a Cure 5k

Giving Thanks for a Cure 5k is held in Guyton, Georgia, on November 21, 2026, with one format, a 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 8:00 AM. The name pairs the Thanksgiving season with a fundraising purpose, so this is a charity run the weekend before the holiday, the kind of event where walkers, first-timers, and regular runners all share the same start line.

Consider this a race you can run at whatever intensity fits your season. If you are new to the distance, six to eight weeks of three run-walk sessions per week will carry you through 3.1 miles comfortably. If you are fit and want a time, keep your easy days easy and add one weekly workout of 5K-pace repeats, such as six times 400 meters with short jog recoveries. An 8:00 AM start means an early, light breakfast and a warm-up jog of about ten minutes before the gun. Run the first half mile a touch slower than feels natural, then build through the middle and finish hard.