University of North Georgia - Fallen Officer Memorial 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event Purpose: We are running in honor of Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty and raising funds to build a Fallen Officer Memorial on the University of North Georgia-Dahlonega Campus.
• Memorial Details: This Memorial will have the names of the killed in the line of duty officers who graduated from UNG or worked for the UNG Police Department.
• Date & Location: The race will take place on May 17, 2025, at the UNG Dahlonega Campus.
• Course Description: The 5k race features a two-lap course around a magnificent fountain on campus, with approximately 400 feet of gain.

🏁 Race Details

• Course Features: The last .25+ miles is a VERY fast gradual downhill into the finish line.
• Water Station: A water station will be present at the round-about prior to starting lap number 2.
• Course Surface: Half of the laps are on a walkway and the other half is on the road.
• Participation: The race is welcome to runners and walkers, with a 1-hour time limit (approximately 20 min/mile).

🚫 Course Regulations

• Time Limit: Course support and timing will not be provided for those not completing the course in 1-hour.
• Strollers & Dogs: Strollers and dogs will not be permitted on the course due to safety barriers.
• Headphones: Headphones are permitted but must be played at a low volume to hear other runners and race officials.
• Registration: There is no race day registration.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Time: Packet Pick-Up will be from 6:30am-7:50am at the start/finish line, adjacent to the water fountain, and near the main entrance to campus.
• Race Start: The race starts at 8am sharp.

🚗 Parking Information

• Parking Restrictions: Parking will not be available at the start/finish line.
• Availability: There will be plenty of street parking within close proximity to the start/finish line.

🏅 Awards

• Finishers: All finishers within the 1-hour time period will receive a finisher's medal.
• T-shirt Eligibility: All registrations by May 13, 2024, will receive a race t-shirt: late registrations may not.
• Overall Awards: 1st place overall for M & F - $100, $75, $50.
• Special Award: A special award will be given to the 1st Male and 1st Female, active or retired, law enforcement officer.

🔗 Registration Link

• Click here to register for the race.