Run for Rangers

Run For Rangers

Run For Rangers is a multi-day running event held in Dahlonega, Georgia, on Veterans Day weekend at Hancock Park and Camp Merrill. The weekend includes both shorter road races at Hancock Park and a half marathon on service and forestry roads near the Appalachian Trail that starts and finishes on the airfield at Camp Merrill. The half marathon course is almost entirely off-pavement on service roads and includes two significant hills. Saturday features additional downtown Dahlonega activities including a Veterans Day parade, a kids play area, and an all day music festival with food and beverage.

Distances and combined race options include:

• 5K - 3.1 miles
• 10K - 6.2 miles
• Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
• Mountain Challenge 5K plus Half Marathon - 16.2 miles total
• Mountain Challenge 10K plus Half Marathon - 19.3 miles total
• Ranger Challenge Relay (two person teams, Army Rangers only) - 6.55 miles per team segment
• Ranger-only divisions for the 10K and half marathon

Awards are given by overall and masters plus age group placings, with top overall male and female recognized by a custom Ranger plaque. Parking is described as abundant. Pre-registration is strongly requested for planning and walk-up registrants may not be guaranteed event shirts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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