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University of North Georgia - Memorial Hall, Dahlonega GA

Saturday, October 18th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Information

Packet Pick-Up is available on Friday October 18th from noon to 8pm at Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation, 365 Riley Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533. Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Race Day Registration (Registration is $45 on Race Day) are available at UNG Memorial Hall starting at 7am.

📍 Registration Location

University of North Georgia - Memorial Hall gymnasium

🏞️ Course

This is a USATF Certified Course, Course #GA12001WC. Start and finish at the University of North Georgia in front of Memorial Hall. Enjoy a scenic 5K course through the Dahlonega Town Square during The Annual Gold Rush Festival at the height of the colorful fall season in the North Georgia Mountains, view course map here: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/fullscreen/40616558/

🏆 Awards

  • Overall Awards: Overall male/female, Overall master (40+) male/female
  • Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+.

👕 Shirts, Refreshments, and Other Stuff

  • Race T-shirt: All pre-registered participants will receive a race t-shirt. A limited number of shirts will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis on race day.
  • Refreshments: Snacks, fruit, and sport drinks will be offered.
  • Scenic Course: Enjoy a scenic 5K course through the Dahlonega Town Square during The Annual Gold Rush Festival at the height of the colorful fall season in the North Georgia Mountains.

❤️ All Proceeds

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE LUMPKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY.

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