University of North Georgia - Fallen Officer Memorial 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event Date: 2025-05-17
• Location: 82 College Circle, Dahlonega, GA
• Purpose: Running in honor of Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty and raising funds for a Fallen Officer Memorial on the University of North Georgia-Dahlonega Campus.
• Official Race Link: More Information

🏅 About the Race

• Course: 5k race on the beautiful UNG Dahlonega campus. The course is 2-laps with a return to the start/finish line, around a magnificent fountain for lap number 2.
• Elevation: Approximately 400 feet of gain, with a very fast gradual downhill finish.
• Water Station: Available at the round-about prior to starting lap number 2.
• Course Surface: Half of the laps are on a walkway and the other half on the road. Come and get a PR!

🚶‍♀️ Participation Guidelines

• Open to: Runners and walkers: 1-hour time limit (approximately 20 min/mile).
• Course Support: Not provided for those not finishing within 1-hour.
• Safety Measures: Strollers and dogs are not permitted on the course.
• Headphones: Allowed at a low volume to hear other runners and race officials.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Time: 6:30am-7:50am
• Location: Start/finish line, adjacent to the water fountain, near the main entrance to campus.
• Race Start: 8am sharp.

🅿️ Parking Information

• Start/Finish Line: No parking available at the start/finish line.
• Alternatives: Plenty of street parking within close proximity to the start/finish line.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

• Finisher's Medal: Awarded to all finishers within the 1-hour time limit.
• T-Shirts: Guaranteed for all registrations by May 13, 2024.
• Prizes: $100 for 1st place overall for M & F: $75 for 2nd place: $50 for 3rd place.
• Special Award: Given to the 1st Male and 1st Female active or retired law enforcement officer.

💰 Refund Policy

• Entry Fee: Non-refundable and non-transferable.