The Hero Hill Climb

The Hero Hill Climb

Welcome to the 4th annual Hero Hill Climb! - Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 Memorial Weekend. This is a great event to honor our fallen veterans and bring awareness to the good men & women serving in our military of all branches.

Event Information

• Date: May 23rd, 2026
• Location: 1 Merrill Dr., Dahlonega, GA
• Activities: Walk, run or mountain bike... all ages welcome.
• Details: Starting next to Camp Merrill Army Ranger Base, you will be given a half-sheet card with the name and bio of a fallen service member (Hero).

The Mission

• Carrying Your Hero: Your mission is to carry your Hero up the gravel road to the top of the hill to honor their sacrifice.
• Honoring Their Sacrifice: At the top, there will be a large Hero board, an American flag, and a cast iron Freedom bell.
• Event Tokens: You will pin your Hero Card onto the Hero Board, ring the bell in their honor, and receive a 12-inch flag to bring back down.
• Camaraderie: The scenery is gorgeous, the camaraderie is inspirational, and you will walk side by side with amazing people, including the 5th Ranger Training Battalion!

After Party

• Location: Join the after-party at "The Overhang," Camp Merrill's on-base bar & grille.
• Activities: Enjoy great food & beverages, raffle giveaways, and live music.
• Merchandise: Comfy event t-shirts and challenge coins will be available on-site and online.
• Transport: UTV/SxS vehicles will be available for those unsure of their physical fitness to walk up the gravel road.

Why Do We Do This?

Your contribution raises money to deploy critical support to our Heroes, by fostering community, financial assistance, and long-term wellness programs to combat PTSD and prevent veteran suicide.

• Purpose: It is a troubling fact that 22 Veterans a day take their own life, and we can all make a difference to support our Heroes.
• Partnership: Proceeds from this event will create resources for both Mission22 and the USMRA.
• Impact: You make an impact!

Get Involved

• Spread the Word: Help us by sharing with your friends, participating in the event, and gathering a team.
• Support: Our Heroes deserve our best!
• Sponsorship: We also need sponsors and volunteers. Your sponsorship will be accepted as a 501(c)3 contribution.
• Contact: Please contact Stephen at the "Race Contact" below for more information.

Links

• HERO HILL CLIMB VIDEO (click here)
• PHOTOS GALLERY Link (credit to Justin Arndt at www.ourlocalheroes.com)