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When
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Where
North Meadors Street and Warwick Street, Dahlonega GA
Distances
Half · 10K · 5K
Typical weather
43–62°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
38–68°F
dry
2024
45–55°F
rain
2023
43–64°F
dry
2022
31–49°F
dry
2021
33–56°F
dry
2020
44–67°F
dry
2019
30–47°F
dry
2018
40–48°F
rain
2017
42–58°F
dry
2016
41–66°F
dry
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About this race
Event Details and Schedule
5K Race
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.
- Timed Event: Award categories for 1st to 3rd places across age and gender.
- Registration: Please visit this link for further information and to register, or just buy a shirt and support our Ranger Vets.
10K Race
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
- Timed Event: Awards for 1st to 3rd places in each age and gender category.
- Parking: Abundant parking available in Dahlonega, safety precautions will be taken.
- Registration: Visit this link for more details.
Half Marathon (Mountain Marathon)
- Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Course: Uses forestry roads where US Rangers train, covering 13.1 miles with challenging hills.
- Location: Starts and finishes at Camp Merrill's airfield, mostly off-pavement.
- Post-Event: Food and beverages available at The Overhang, including beer and a full menu.
Ranger Challenge
- Sign Up: Participate in the 5K or 10K on Saturday, November 14th, and the half marathon on Sunday, November 15th.
- Extra Challenge: Complete two races for a fulfilling experience!
- Pre-Registration: Strongly requested for planning purposes: walk-up registrants may not receive a T-shirt.
Awards
- 5K Awards: Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female and Age Groups 1st, 2nd, and 3rd starting from ages 10 and Under to 60 and Up.
- 10K and Half Marathon Awards: Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female and Age Groups 1st, 2nd, and 3rd from ages 14 and Under to 60 and Up.
- Recognition: Top overall male/female per category receives a Custom Crafted Ranger Plaque.
- Merchandise: Long sleeve T-shirts and hoodies available for an additional purchase.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Nov 13 – 15, 2026.
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