Name: Hawkins Thriller 5K Jackson, GA
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Jackson

About the Event

Lace up your running shoes... the Hawkins Thriller 5K Run is coming to Jackson, Georgia—the real-life filming location of Stranger Things!

Get ready for an unforgettable race experience at the First Annual Certified Hawkins Thriller 5K Run! Whether you're chasing a personal record, love themed races, or want to explore the iconic filming locations of Hawkins, this event is for you.

Every registered participant will receive an AMAZING official finisher medal and t-shirt! You DO NOT want to miss out on the finisher medal!

There will be a DJ playing Michael Jackson's greatest hits - focusing on Thriller. Come dressed up and ready to have fun on this course.

This exciting event is proudly hosted by Love Thy Neighbor of Jackson GA Inc, a local nonprofit organization, in partnership with Stranger Tours.

Run for a Cause! Every step you take helps make a difference in our community. Proceeds from the race will be reinvested locally to support:

Reading initiatives for children
Scholarships for deserving high school seniors
Food assistance for individuals and families facing food insecurity
Programs that support and encourage our senior community

Love Thy Neighbor's mission is to foster good relationships by building a culture of goodwill throughout our local community. Your participation helps turn that mission into action.

Can't make it to Jackson? No problem! A Virtual 5K option is available, allowing you to participate from anywhere while supporting the same great cause. The official finisher medal and t-shirt will be mailed to virtual participants that do not live in the Jackson, GA area.

You may also submit questions to following email addresses:

Lovethyneighbor416@gmail.com

info@strangertours.com

Races Offered

5K Run

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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09:00

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$45.00

Virtual 5K

Oct 03, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$45.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Jackson.

thermostat Temperature

12.0° / 23.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.1° / 21.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:40

nightlight Sunset

18:58

About Jackson

Learn more about the host city, Jackson.

Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States. Its population was 5,045 in 2010, up from 3,934 at the 2000 census. In 2020, its population was 5,557. The community was named after the Governor James Jackson.