Run for Rangers Half Marathon/10K/5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Details and Schedule

5K – Saturday, November 8, 2025 9:15 a.m.

• Event Type: This is a timed event with several age/gender categories.
• Awards: Awards will be made for 1st to 3rd places in each category.
• More Info: Please visit this link for further information and to register, or just buy a shirt and support our Ranger Vets.

10K – Saturday, November 8, 2025 9:00 a.m.

• Event Type: This is a timed event with several age/gender categories.
• Awards: Awards will be made for 1st to 3rd places in each category.
• Parking: Parking is abundant in Dahlonega, and all safety precautions will be taken.
• More Info: Please visit this link for further information and to register, or just buy a shirt and support our Ranger Vets.

🏞️ Half Marathon (Mountain Marathon)

Sunday, November 9, 11:30 am to 3:00 pm.

• Course: This event uses all the same forestry roads the US Rangers train on.
• Difficulty: Tough YES, but not too tough for runners capable of covering the 13.1 miles.
• Location: This course starts and finishes on the airfield at Camp Merrill, mostly off-pavement on service roads.
• Food & Beverage: Available at the on-post service Club, The Overhang, after the event.

💪 Ranger Challenge

Sign up for two races - the 5K OR the 10K on November 8th AND the half marathon on November 9th, for an extra challenge!

• Registration: Pre-registration strongly requested for planning purposes.
• Note: Walk-up registrants will not be guaranteed a T-shirt for the event.

📅 Event Details

• Race Day Registration 5K and 10K: from 07:30-08:45am at Hancock Park.
• Race Start Times: 10K @ 9:00am and 5K @ 9:15am.
• Race Day Registration Half Marathon: from 10:30am to 11:15am at the Overhang at Camp Merrill.
• Race Start Time: @ 11:30am to 3:00 pm.

🏆 Awards

• 5K Awards: Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female and Age Groups 1st, 2nd and 3rd place starting at 10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and Up.
• 10K and Half Marathon Awards: Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female and Age Groups 1st, 2nd and 3rd place starting at 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and Up.
• Recognition: Top overall male/female per category are recognized with a Custom Crafted Ranger Plaque.
• Additional Purchases: Additional purchase for long sleeve t-shirts and hoodies!