Fallen Officer Memorial 5k
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Event Purpose
This event is a fundraiser held in honor of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The proceeds go towards building a Fallen Officer Memorial on the University of North Georgia - Dahlonega Campus. The memorial will include the names of officers who graduated from UNG or worked for its police department.
Course Information
The 5k run/walk takes place on the UNG Dahlonega campus. The course is two laps, returning to the start/finish line and passing a fountain on the second lap. It features an elevation gain of approximately 400 feet. The final 0.25+ miles is a gradual downhill to the finish. Half of each lap is on a walkway and half on a road. A water station is located at a roundabout before the start of the second lap.
Event Details
The event welcomes runners and walkers and has a one-hour time limit (roughly a 20-minute per mile pace). Course support and timing are not provided for participants who exceed this limit.
Several categories are offered:
- 5k Run/Walk
- 5k Run/Walk - Active or Retired Law Enforcement Officer
- 5k Run/Walk 5-person Teams (new for this year)
- 5k Ghost Runner (a donation-only option that includes a t-shirt)
Rules and Logistics
For safety, strollers and dogs are not permitted on the course. Headphones are allowed but must be played at a low volume. There is no race-day registration; registration closes on April 11, 2026. Packet pick-up is from 6:30 AM to 7:50 AM at the start/finish line.
Parking is not available at the start/finish line, but street and lot parking are available nearby. Participants are advised not to use the main campus entrance unless they are skilled at reversing.
Awards and Records
All finishers who complete the course within the one-hour limit receive a finisher's medal. Awards are given to the first-place overall male and female, the first-place male and female active/retired law enforcement officer, and the top 5-person team. Course records are listed as 20:09.95 (male) and 26:19.10 (female). Race entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
