Run For Rangers

5K – Saturday, November 16, 2024  9:15 a.m. 

URGENT NOTICE: The 5k Location and Date has been changed. The 5k will now be on Camp Merrill  the same location and date as the half marathon. No longer at Hancock Park on 11-9. The new course will start and finish from the airfield like the half does. Parking will be at the Overhang NCO Club at Camp Merrill and across the street close to the main gate. Participants will not be allowed to drive through the main security gate and on the base. 

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 16, 2024  9:00 a.m.  

URGENT NOTICE: The 10k Location and Date has been changed. The 10k will now be on Camp Merrill  the same location and date as the half marathon. No longer at Hancock Park on 11-9. The new course will start and finish from the airfield like the half does. The 10k will still be mix of train and road course.

Parking will be at the Overhang at Camp Merrill and across the street close to the main gate. Participants will not be allowed to drive through the main security gate and on the base.

This is a timed event with several age/gender categories, and awards will be made for 1st  to 3rd places, in each category.  Surrounding festivities include the annual Veterans Day Parade, kids play area, and an all day music festival with food and beverage, including wine and beer.  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) Saturday, November 16, 2024 11:30 am to 3:00 pm.

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.  Almost all of the half marathon course is off-pavement on service roads that curl through the Appalachian Mountains, only feet from the Appalachian Trail.  Challenge yourself with two grueling hills where America’s best soldiers are trained.  Parking is abundant.  Food and Beverage will be available at the on-post service Club, The Overhang, after the event.  This includes beer and wine and a full menu.  You can count on some active duty Rangers to be running the course.  This is Veterans Day weekend and on Saturday, there will be festivities in Historic Downtown Dahlonega, including the annual Veterans Day parade and an all day music festival in the Park.  Come and spend the weekend!  Please visit (link) for further information and to register, or just buy a shirt and support our Ranger Vets.

Ranger Challenge - 5K OR 10K Plus Half Marathon

Sign up for two races - the 5K OR the 10K on November 16th at Camp Merrill AND the half marathon on November 16th at Camp Merrill at 11:30am for an extra challenge.

*Pre-registration strongly requested for planning purposes. Walk-up registrants will not be guaranteed a T-shirt for the event.

Event Details:

November 16 - Race Day Registration 5K and 10K - from 07:30-08:45am at the Overhang at Camp Merrill.
                          Race Start Times - 10K @ 9:00am and 5K @ 9:15am

November 16 - Race Day Registration Half Marathon - from 10:30am to 11:15am at Camp Merrill 

                          Race Start Time @ 11:30am - 3:00pm

Awards

5K awards - Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female and Age Groups 1st, 2nd and 3rd place starting at 10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and Up

10K and Half Marathon awards - Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female and Age Groups 1st, 2nd and 3rd place starting at 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and Up

Top overall male/female per category are recognized with a Custom Crafted Ranger Plaque

* Additional purchase for long sleeve t-shirts and hoodies!