University of North Georgia - Fallen Officer Memorial 5k

Race Overview

• Date: April 18, 2026
• Location: 82 College Circle, Dahlonega, GA
• Honor: Running in honor of Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty
• Purpose: Raising funds to build a Fallen Officer Memorial on the UNG-Dahlonega Campus

Race Details

• Course: 5k race on the UNG Dahlonega campus, featuring 2 laps with a return to start/finish line
• Elevation: Approximately 400 feet of gain
• Finish Line: Last 0.25+ miles is a very fast gradual downhill
• Water Station: Present at the round-about before starting lap number 2

Participant Information

• Limit: 1-hour time limit (approximately 20 min/mile)
• Support: Course support and timing will not be provided for those who do not complete the course in 1-hour
• Restrictions: Strollers and dogs are not permitted: headphones allowed at low volume
• Registration: No race day registration: closes April 11, 2026 at 11:59pm

New Features

• Team Event: New team category of 5 runners: all must finish to qualify
• Division: Open to both civilian and law enforcement participants

Packet Pick Up

• Time: Packet pick-up from 6:30am-7:50am at the start/finish line
• Start Time: Race starts at 8:00am with the firing of the cannon

Parking Information

• Location: No parking at the start/finish line: street parking available nearby
• Access: Do not enter the main campus entrance unless skilled at backing up

Awards

• Finishers: All finishers within the 1-hour time period will receive a finisher's medal
• Top Overall: 1st-3rd place Male and Female will receive awards
• LE Awards: 1st-3rd place Male and Female overall retired/active Law Enforcement will receive awards
• Top Team: Award for 1st place top team of 5

Course Records

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

Refund Policy

• Policy: The race entry fee is not refundable and not transferable

Additional Information

• Link: For more information and to register, visit here.