Merrill's Mile

JUL

10-12

2026

Timed 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour events on a USATF certified one mile paved loop at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA. One aid station supplies food and ice and campsite access opens the Thursday before the event.

10-12 Jul 2026

Dahlonega, Georgia

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6 Hour 48 Hour 24 Hour 12 Hour

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Merrill's Mile - Dahlonega, GA

Merrill's Mile takes place July 10 to 12, 2026 at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA. The event offers multiple timed running options on a measured loop course.

48 hour event
24 hour event
12 hour event
6 hour event

The course is a 12 foot wide, paved loop of roughly one mile per lap (1 lap = 0.9951 miles) and is USA Track and Field certified. Each lap has about 10 feet of elevation gain. Runners change direction every six hours.

There is one fully stocked aid station at the start and finish area. Available items include water, sports drink, pretzels, bananas, oranges, watermelon, peanut butter and jelly, and soft drinks. Ice is available and additional foods served at previous editions have included soup, grilled cheese, burritos, potatoes, popsicles, smoothies, pancakes, and bacon.

Camping is permitted beginning Thursday, July 9 after 4pm; participants are asked not to arrive before that time. Gate access will require a few extra steps this year and detailed instructions, a pre-race letter, and live tracking information will be posted in the weeks leading up to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

6 Hour

48 Hour

24 Hour

12 Hour