Place
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
UNG basketball is offering free tickets to home games. Scan the QR code to claim yours.
The Holly Theatre will be presenting a showing of "Miracle", the 2004 docudrama of the 1980 U.S. men's hockey team at 1:30 p.m. on February 14th. Admission is free! You should also check out the weekend performance of the latest Holly production, The Miracle Worker. This Tony Award-winning play is the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months. Tickets are available on the Holly website.
Show your race bib or registration at the following businesses for Wimpy perks:
Bear Necessities Cafe, 1808 S Chestatee - Free 12 oz. drip coffee and a Valentine's sugar cookie
Connie's Ice Cream Parlor and Dahlonega Social, both located on the square - 10% off entire bill
Accent Cellars Winery, 215 Auraria Road, is offering 10% off entire bill, including tastings!
Other local restaurants and retail locations will offer "Wimpy Weekend" specials when you present your bib. Participating businesses will display an identifying poster.
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'!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for THE WIMPY MILE - THE FASTEST MILE IN DAHLONEGA!.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Directions
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