Run For Rangers

  • Date Sat 8th November 2025 - Sun 9th November 2025
  • Time 10:30AM EST
  • Location Dahlonega, Georgia
  • Price $24.85 - $69.90
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run For Rangers event, taking place on the weekend of November 8-9, 2025, in the picturesque town of Dahlonega, Lumpkin. This exciting event features a variety of races, including a challenging Half Marathon on Saturday, November 8, starting at 11:30 AM, which runs along the same rugged trails where U.S. Rangers train. On Sunday, November 9, participants can choose between a timed 5K at 9:15 AM or a 10K at 9:00 AM, both offering awards for the top three finishers in several age and gender categories.

Join the festivities as Dahlonega celebrates Veterans Day with a vibrant parade, a dedicated kids' play area, and a lively music festival featuring delicious food and beverages, including local wine and beer. With plenty of parking available and a welcoming community atmosphere, the Run For Rangers is not just a raceβ€”it's a celebration of camaraderie and support for our Ranger veterans. Whether you're a competitive runner or just looking for a fun weekend activity, mark your calendars and come out to support our heroes while enjoying the stunning scenery of the Appalachian Mountains!

Organiser's Description

5K SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025 9:15 A.M.

This is a timed event with several age/gender categories, and awards will be made for 1st to 3rd places, in each category. Surrounding festivities include the annual Veterans Day Parade, kids play area, and an all day music festival with food and beverage, including wine and beer. Parking is abundant in Dahlonega, and all safety precautions will be taken. Please visit (link) for further information and to register, or just buy a shirt and support our Ranger Vets.

10K SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025 9:00 A.M.

This is a timed event with several age/gender categories, and awards will be made for 1st to 3rd places, in each category. Surrounding festivities include the annual Veterans Day Parade, kids play area, and an all day music festival with food and beverage, including wine and beer. Parking is abundant in Dahlonega, and all safety precautions will be taken. Please visit (link) for further information and to register, or just buy a shirt and support our Ranger Vets.

Half Marathon (Mountain Marathon) Saturday, November 8, 2025 11:30 am to 3:00 pm.

This event uses all the same forestry roads the US Rangers train on. Tough YES, but not too tough for runners capable of covering the 13.1 miles. This course starts and finishes on the airfield at Camp Merrill. Almost all of the half marathon course is off-pavement on service roads that curl through the Appalachian Mountains, only feet from the Appalachian Trail. Challenge yourself with two grueling hills where Americas best soldiers are trained. Parking is abundant. Food and Beverage will be available at the on-post service Club, The Overhang, after the event. This includes beer and wine and a full menu. You can count on some active duty Rangers to be running the course. This is Veterans Day weekend and on Saturday, there will be festivities in Historic Downtown Dahlonega, including the annual Veterans Day parade and an all day music festival in the Park. Come and spend the weekend! Please visit (link) for further information and to register, or just buy a shirt and support our Ranger Vets.

RANGER CHALLENGE - 5K OR 10K PLUS HALF MARATHON

Sign up for two races - the 5K OR the 10K on SUNDAY, November 9h at Hancock Park AND the half marathon on SATURDAY, November 8th at Camp Merrill at 11:30am for an extra challenge.

HALF MARATHON ARMY RELAY- 2 PERSON TEAMS

Active duty or retired Army Rangers compete as teams against other two person teams as a Half Marathon relay with the exchange point at approximately half way in the half.

*Pre-registration strongly requested for planning purposes. Walk-up registrants will not be guaranteed a T-shirt for the event.

EVENT DETAILS:

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 - Race Day Registration 5K and 10K - from 07:30-08:45am at Hancock Park
Race Start Times - 10K @ 9:00am and 5K @ 9:15am

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 - Race Day Registration Half Marathon - from 10:30am to 11:15am at CAMP MERRILL

Race Start Time @ 11:30am - 3:00pm

AWARDS

5K awards - Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female and Age Groups 1st, 2nd and 3rd place starting at 10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and Up

10K and Half Marathon awards - Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female and Age Groups 1st, 2nd and 3rd place starting at 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and Up

Top overall male/female per category are recognized with a Custom Crafted Ranger Plaque

* Additional purchase for long sleeve t-shirts and hoodies!

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.35 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (9:15AM EST)

    $24.85

  • 10k

    Incl. $2.62 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $29.62

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (11:30AM EST)

    $54.00

  • Ranger Challenge 5K Plus Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (10:30AM EST)

    $69.90

  • Ranger Challenge 10K Plus Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (10:30AM EST)

    $69.90

  • Half Marathon Army Relay

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (11:30AM EST)

    $43.40

    Army Ranger Team Relay competition

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Location

Hancock Park, Dahlonega, 30533, GA, United States

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