The Hero Hill Climb
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Dahlonega, Georgia
- Price $28.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 3rd Annual Hero Hill Climb on Saturday, May 24th, 2025, in the scenic town of Dahlonega, Lumpkin! This uplifting event, held during Memorial Weekend, is dedicated to honoring our fallen veterans and raising awareness for the courageous men and women serving in our military. Participants can walk, run, or mountain bike up a beautiful gravel road starting from Camp Merrill Army Ranger Base, carrying a card bearing the name of a fallen service member. As you make your way to the top, you'll experience breathtaking views and the camaraderie of the 5th Ranger Army Training Battalion.
Upon reaching the summit, you'll have the opportunity to pin your Hero Card to a special Hero Board, ring a cast iron freedom bell, and reflect on the sacrifices made by our heroes. After the climb, celebrate your achievement at "The Overhang," Camp Merrill's on-base bar & grille, where you can enjoy delicious food, refreshing beverages, and live music. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a commemorative Challenge Coin and event t-shirt! Whether you're tackling the climb in person or opting for the virtual category, your participation helps raise crucial funds for initiatives supporting veterans' mental health and well-being.
Upon reaching the summit, you'll have the opportunity to pin your Hero Card to a special Hero Board, ring a cast iron freedom bell, and reflect on the sacrifices made by our heroes. After the climb, celebrate your achievement at "The Overhang," Camp Merrill's on-base bar & grille, where you can enjoy delicious food, refreshing beverages, and live music. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a commemorative Challenge Coin and event t-shirt! Whether you're tackling the climb in person or opting for the virtual category, your participation helps raise crucial funds for initiatives supporting veterans' mental health and well-being.
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the 3nd annual Hero Hill Climb! - Saturday, May 24th, 2025 Memorial Weekend
This is a great event to honor our fallen veterans and bring awareness to the good men & women serving in our military.
*** ATTENTION: ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY MAY 23RD AT 6PM (ET). WE WILL HAVE IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT CHECK-IN. CHALLENGE COINS AND T-SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. SEE YOU THEN! ***
Walk, run or mountain bike...all ages...
THE MISSION: Starting in front of Camp Merrill Army Ranger Base, you will be given a half-sheet card with the name of a fallen service member (Hero). Your mission is to carry your Hero up the gravel road to the top of the hill to honor their sacrifice. When you get to the top, there will be a large Hero board, an American flag, and a cast iron freedom bell. You will pin your Hero Card onto the Hero Board, ring the bell in their honor, and return back down the gravel road. The scenery is amazing, and you get to walk with the 5th Ranger Army Training Battalion! Each participant will also receive a special event Challenge Coin that you can pay forward or keep.
Afterwards, join the after-party at "The Overhang", Camp Merrill's on-base bar & grille for great food & beverages, raffle giveaways, and live music. Comfy event t-shirts and challenge coins are available on-site and online.
If you are unsure of your physical fitness to walk up the gravel road, we'll have UTV/SxS vehicles to transport you up and down the mountain, so you can complete your mission safely. We even have a "virtual category" for those who want to participate but cannot attend in-person.
WHY DO WE DO THIS?
Your contribution raises money to deploy critical support to our Heroes, by fostering community, financial assistance, and long-term wellness programs to combat PTSD and prevent veteran suicide. It is a troubling fact that 22 Veterans a day take their own life. But we can all make a difference to support our Heroes. Partnering with the US Mountain Ranger Association (USMRA), the proceeds from this event will create resources for both Mission22 [https://mission22.com/] and the USMRA [https://usmra.org/] to provide the support needed. You make an impact!
Help us spread the word by sharing with your friends, participating in the event, and gathering a team. Our Heroes deserve our best!
** We also need sponsors and volunteers! If you have a business or an organization that we can promote, your sponsorship will be accepted as a 501(c)3 contribution. Let's find creative ways to benefit our heroes, and promote you at the same time. Please contact Stephen at the "Race Contact" below.
2024 HERO HILL CLIMB VIDEO (CLICK HERE) [https://youtube.com/shorts/tAkrYeRZV0c?feature=share]
2024 PHOTOS GALLERY LINK (CREDIT TO JUSTIN ARNDT AT WWW.OURLOCALHEROES.COM) [https://ourlocalheroes.pixieset.com/mission22events/herohillclimb2024/]
2023 PHOTOS Gallery [https://ourlocalheroes.pixieset.com/mission22events/herohillclimb2023/]
This is a great event to honor our fallen veterans and bring awareness to the good men & women serving in our military.
*** ATTENTION: ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY MAY 23RD AT 6PM (ET). WE WILL HAVE IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT CHECK-IN. CHALLENGE COINS AND T-SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. SEE YOU THEN! ***
Walk, run or mountain bike...all ages...
THE MISSION: Starting in front of Camp Merrill Army Ranger Base, you will be given a half-sheet card with the name of a fallen service member (Hero). Your mission is to carry your Hero up the gravel road to the top of the hill to honor their sacrifice. When you get to the top, there will be a large Hero board, an American flag, and a cast iron freedom bell. You will pin your Hero Card onto the Hero Board, ring the bell in their honor, and return back down the gravel road. The scenery is amazing, and you get to walk with the 5th Ranger Army Training Battalion! Each participant will also receive a special event Challenge Coin that you can pay forward or keep.
Afterwards, join the after-party at "The Overhang", Camp Merrill's on-base bar & grille for great food & beverages, raffle giveaways, and live music. Comfy event t-shirts and challenge coins are available on-site and online.
If you are unsure of your physical fitness to walk up the gravel road, we'll have UTV/SxS vehicles to transport you up and down the mountain, so you can complete your mission safely. We even have a "virtual category" for those who want to participate but cannot attend in-person.
WHY DO WE DO THIS?
Your contribution raises money to deploy critical support to our Heroes, by fostering community, financial assistance, and long-term wellness programs to combat PTSD and prevent veteran suicide. It is a troubling fact that 22 Veterans a day take their own life. But we can all make a difference to support our Heroes. Partnering with the US Mountain Ranger Association (USMRA), the proceeds from this event will create resources for both Mission22 [https://mission22.com/] and the USMRA [https://usmra.org/] to provide the support needed. You make an impact!
Help us spread the word by sharing with your friends, participating in the event, and gathering a team. Our Heroes deserve our best!
** We also need sponsors and volunteers! If you have a business or an organization that we can promote, your sponsorship will be accepted as a 501(c)3 contribution. Let's find creative ways to benefit our heroes, and promote you at the same time. Please contact Stephen at the "Race Contact" below.
2024 HERO HILL CLIMB VIDEO (CLICK HERE) [https://youtube.com/shorts/tAkrYeRZV0c?feature=share]
2024 PHOTOS GALLERY LINK (CREDIT TO JUSTIN ARNDT AT WWW.OURLOCALHEROES.COM) [https://ourlocalheroes.pixieset.com/mission22events/herohillclimb2024/]
2023 PHOTOS Gallery [https://ourlocalheroes.pixieset.com/mission22events/herohillclimb2023/]
Races
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Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.00
CLOSED -
Bike
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.00
CLOSED -
Virtual Hero Hill Climb
Incl. $3.00 Fee
$28.00
CLOSEDThis is a virtual event you can do in your area. We'll email you a Hero Card to print out, and you can do a Hill Climb in your town. Email us a picture of your effort and we'll include you in the group photos. We'll also mail your Challenge Coin to you after the event.
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