THE WIMPY MILE - THE FASTEST MILE IN DAHLONEGA!

Events

$30

10:00AM EST

Registration ends February 14, 2026 at 10:00am EST

Place

Hancock Park
Hawkins Street
Dahlonega, GA US 30533

Description

Bring your friends and family and come join us for a FAST, EASY, and FUN one mile walk/run hosted by the Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary Club. The 5th Annual Wimpy Mile on Feb 14th, 2026, is an iconic event, boasting a 178' DROP in elevation from start to finish.

Starting from Hancock Park in downtown Dahlonega, the certified mile course moves downhill along Wimpy Mill Rd to finish at the Yahoola Creek kayak launch area. The race provides a great opportunity for serious runners to achieve a PR...and a fun, scenic course for joggers, walkers, families, and your four-legged friends as well.

Come in costume if you'd like, to celebrate the February holidays!

Join us back at Hancock Park after the race for the awards presentation and other festivities. Transportation will be available for participants who choose not to walk the return mile.

A $1,000 prize sponsored by Rotarian David Robertson will be awarded to the first registered runner to finish in under four minutes!

Event Schedule

8:30 AM Race Day Pickup & Registration Opens
9:00 AM Festivities Begin
9:30 AM Registration Closes
10:00 AM RACE START
11:00 AM Awards Presentation

Event Host

Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary Club is an active community organization of service-minded volunteers. The Wimpy Mile is a major fundraiser effort for our Club. Please consider including a donation when you sign up for the Race, or donate by clicking on the link at the top of this page. There are also multiple sponsorship opportunities to explore for you or your business.

Make it a WIMPY WEEKEND!

The WIMPY Mile takes place on February 14th, Valentine's Day, this year. With Presidents' Day on Monday, the 16th, it will be a long weekend for many participants. It's a perfect time to visit and enjoy all that historic Dahlonega has to offer. Come back to this site often as we add discounts at local hotels, restaurants and attractions.

The following hotels/motels are offering discounted room rates for Wimpy Mile participants. Call for reservations.

Holiday Inn Express: (706) 707-8000
Comfort Inn: (706) 701-5494
The Smith House: 706) 725-8148

Local restaurants and retail locations will offer "Wimpy Weekend" specials when you present your bib. Participating businesses will display an identifying poster, and a list of locations will be provided on race day.

Awards

Medals will be awarded to all registered finishers.

Top 3 Male and Female finishers will receive special awards.

Top 3 Male and Female finishers age 12 and under will also receive awards.

Special $1,000 prize will be awarded to the first registered runner who finishes in under 4 minutes.

There will be a "Peoples' Choice" award for most imaginative costume., determined by popular vote.

Course

To view a detailed course map including elevations, click HERE.

The course begins at Hancock Park with a flat start and continues on to Wimpy Mill Road where it becomes a fun, downhill run or stroll with a net DROP in elevation of 178'!