Dahlonega's 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run
- Running
- 5k
- 5k
5K – Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:15 a.m. This is a timed event with several age/gender categories and awards will be made for 1st to 3rd places, in each category. Please visit (link) for further information and to register, or just buy a shirt and support our Ranger Vets.
10K – Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. This is a timed event with several age/gender categories, and awards will be made for 1st to 3rd places, in each category. Parking is abundant in Dahlonega, and all safety precautions will be taken. Please visit (link) for further information and to register, or just buy a shirt and support our Ranger Vets.
Half Marathon (Mountain Marathon) – Sunday, November 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event uses all the same forestry roads the US Rangers train on. Tough YES, but not too tough for runners capable of covering the 13.1 miles. This course starts and finishes on the airfield at Camp Merrill. Parking is abundant. Food and Beverage will be available at the on-post service Club, The Overhang, after the event.
Challenge yourself with two grueling hills where America’s best soldiers are trained. You can count on some active duty Rangers to be running the course. Please visit (link) for further information and to register, or just buy a shirt and support our Ranger Vets.
Race Day Registration for 5K and 10K from 07:30 - 08:45am at Hancock Park. Race Start Times - 10K @ 9:00am and 5K @ 9:15am. Race Day Registration Half Marathon from 10:30am to 11:15am at the Overhang at Camp Merrill. Race Start Time @ 11:30am.
5K Entry | $30.00 | See |
10K Entry | $30.00 | See |
Half Marathon Entry | $60.00 | See |
Ranger Challenge Entry | $90.00 | See |
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