Events
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 4th Annual Wimpy Mile on Feb 15th, 2025, 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 Reservoir boat ramp. 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. Transportation will be available for participants who choose not to walk the return mile. 7 Pie, just off the Square at 40 North Grove St., will host an after-party, offering a Wimpy Mile special menu item and a 10% discount.
New this year: A $500 prize sponsored by Rotarian David Robertson will be awarded to the first runner to finish in under four minutes!
Event Schedule
- 8:00 AM Race Day Pickup & Registration Opens
- 9:00 AM Registration Closes
- 10:00 AM Race START
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 is sandwiched between Valentine's Day on Friday February 14th and Presidents' Day on Monday, the 17th. With a long weekend for most runners, 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 restaurants and attractions. You might want to check out the Historic Holly Theater's production of "Proof" which opens this weekend: https://hollytheater.com/
The following lodging establishments are offering WIMPY specials:
- The Smith House Historic Inn: Enter promo code WIMPY when you reserve your room and save 10%. https://smithhouse.com/book-now/
- Dahlonega Square Hotel: Contact hotel directly at 707-426-5275, speak to Durant Wright and mention Wimpy Mile. You'll receive a $150.00 nightly rate.
- Comfort Inn & Suites: 20% Welcome Center Discount: http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/ArrivalInfo?hotel=GAB82&srp=LWELC&pu=no
- Holiday Inn and Suites: 20% Welcome Center Discount available: Holiday Inn Express 20% off
Dahlonega's newest restaurant, Underground Tap & Grille, located at 16 Public Square South, is offering a 10% discount on race day. Just mention Wimpy Mile when you order.
Woody's Barber Shop at 4 N Chestatee St. will give patrons 5% off haircuts on February 15th and 22nd.
Awards
Medals will be awarded to all registered finishers.
Top 3 Male and Female finishers will receive special awards.
Special $500 price will be awarded to the first runner who finishes in under 4 minutes.
There will also be a "Peoples' Choice" award for most imaginative costume.
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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