University of North Georgia - Fallen Officer Memorial 5k

Race Overview

• Date: April 18, 2026
• Location: 82 College Circle, Dahlonega, GA
• Race Link: University of North Georgia Fallen Officer Memorial 5k
• Purpose: Honor Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty and raise funds for a memorial.

Memorial Honorees

• OFC Edgar Flores: Dekalb County Police, EOW December 13, 2018
• TFC Chase W. Redner: Georgia State Patrol, EOW February 20, 2024

Race Details

• Course: 5k race on UNG Dahlonega campus with 2 laps around a fountain.
• Elevation Gain: Approximately 400 feet.
• Finish: Last .25 miles is a very fast gradual downhill.
• Water Station: Located at the round-about prior to starting lap 2.

Participant Guidelines

• Eligibility: Open to runners and walkers: 1-hour time limit.
• Course Support: Not available for those not completing the course within 1 hour.
• Strollers/Dogs: Not permitted due to safety barriers.
• Headphones: Allowed at low volume.

Registration Information

• Deadline: Registration closes on April 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
• Race Day Registration: Not available.
• Packet Pick-Up: From 6:30 AM to 7:50 AM at the start/finish line.
• Race Start: 8 AM sharp with the firing of a cannon.

Parking Information

• Parking Availability: Not at start/finish line: street and lot parking nearby.
• Caution: Do not enter main campus entrance unless experienced in backing up.

Awards

• Finishers: All finishers within the time limit receive a medal.
• Top Overall: Awards for 1st place Male and Female.
• LE Awards: 1st place Male and Female overall retired/active LE.
• Team Awards: 1st place to the top team of 5.

Course Records

• Male Record: Billy Doran, 20:09.95
• Female Record: Zandy Gonzalez, 26:19.10

Refund Policy

• Entry Fee: Not refundable and not transferable.