The Hero Hill Climb

🏔️ 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.

👣 Event Details

• Date: May 24th, 2025
• Location: 1 Merrill Dr., Dahlonega, GA
• Participation: Walk, run, or mountain bike...all ages welcome
• Mission: Carry a Hero card up the hill to honor a fallen service member

📜 The Mission

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). Your mission is to carry your Hero up the gravel road to the top of the hill to honor their sacrifice. When you get to the top, there will be a large Hero board, an American flag, and a cast iron freedom bell. You will pin your Hero Card onto the Hero Board, ring the bell in their honor, and return back down the gravel road. The scenery is amazing, and you get to walk with the 5th Ranger Army Training Battalion! Each participant will also receive a special event Challenge Coin that you can pay forward or keep.

🎉 After-Party and Amenities

• After-party: Join us at "The Overhang", Camp Merrill's on-base bar & grille
• Activities: Great food & beverages, raffle giveaways, and live music
• Merchandise: Event t-shirts and challenge coins available on-site and online
• Transport: UTV/SxS vehicles available for those needing assistance

💖 Why Do We Do This?

Your contribution raises money to deploy critical support to our Heroes, by fostering community, financial assistance, and long-term wellness programs to combat PTSD and prevent veteran suicide. It is a troubling fact that 22 Veterans a day take their own life. But we can all make a difference to support our Heroes. Partnering with the US Mountain Ranger Association (USMRA), the proceeds from this event will create resources for both Mission22 and the USMRA to provide the support needed. You make an impact!

📣 Get Involved

Help us spread the word by sharing with your friends, participating in the event, and gathering a team. Our Heroes deserve our best!

🤝 Support Needed

We also need sponsors and volunteers! If you have a business or an organization that we can promote, your sponsorship will be accepted as a 501(c)3 contribution. Let’s find creative ways to benefit our heroes and promote you at the same time. Please contact Stephen at the "Race Contact" below.

📹 Video and Gallery Links

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

🔗 Race Registration

For registration and more information, please visit The Hero Hill Climb.