The Hero Hill Climb

🎖️ Welcome to The Hero Hill Climb!

Welcome to the 3nd annual Hero Hill Climb! - Saturday, May 24th, 2025 Memorial Weekend
This is a great event to honor our fallen veterans and bring awareness to the good men &: women serving in our military.

👟 The Mission

• Start Point: Starting in front of Camp Merrill Army Ranger Base, you will be given a half-sheet card with the name of a fallen service member (Hero).
• Challenge: Your mission is to carry your Hero up the gravel road to the top of the hill to honor their sacrifice.
• Honoring Heroes: At the top, there will be a large Hero board, an American flag, and a cast iron freedom bell where you can ring the bell and pin your Hero Card.
• Participants: Each participant will also receive a special event Challenge Coin that you can pay forward or keep.

🎉 After Party

• Location: Join the after-party at "The Overhang," Camp Merrill's on-base bar &: grille for great food &: beverages.
• Activities: Enjoy raffle giveaways and live music.
• Merchandise: Comfy event t-shirts and challenge coins are available on-site and online.
• Accessibility: If you're unsure of your fitness, UTV/SxS vehicles will be available for transportation up and down the mountain.

❤️ Why Do We Do This?

• Support Veterans: Your contribution deploys critical support to our Heroes, by fostering community, financial assistance, and long-term wellness programs to combat PTSD and prevent veteran suicide.
• Facts: It is a troubling fact that 22 Veterans a day take their own life, but we can all make a difference.
• Partnership: Proceeds will create resources for both Mission22 and the USMRA.
• Impact: You make an impact!

📢 Get Involved

• Spread the Word: Help us spread the word by sharing with your friends, participating in the event, and gathering a team.
• Volunteering: We also need sponsors and volunteers!
• Sponsorship: If you have a business or organization, your sponsorship will be accepted as a 501(c)3 contribution.
• Contact: Please contact Stephen at the "Race Contact" below for more information.

🎬 Media Links

• 2024 Video: 2024 HERO HILL CLIMB VIDEO (click here)
• 2024 Photos: 2024 PHOTOS GALLERY Link (credit to Justin Arndt at www.ourlocalheroes.com)
• 2023 Photos: 2023 PHOTOS Gallery

📅 Event Information

• Date: May 24th, 2025
• Location: 1 Merrill Dr., Dahlonega, GA
• More Info: Hero Hill Climb Race Page