The Hero Hill Climb
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Dahlonega, Georgia
- Price $28.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 4th annual Hero Hill Climb on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, in the stunning setting of Dahlonega, Lumpkin. This heartwarming event takes place over Memorial Weekend and is designed to honor our fallen veterans while raising awareness for the brave men and women serving in our military. Participants of all ages can choose to walk, run, or mountain bike up a picturesque gravel road that starts next to Camp Merrill Army Ranger Base.
Each participant receives a heartfelt mission: to carry the name and bio of a fallen service member up the hill, where they'll honor their hero by pinning their card to a dedicated Hero Board, ringing a cast iron Freedom bell, and receiving a 12-inch flag to take back down. The camaraderie is inspiring, and you'll share the journey with amazing individuals, including members of the 5th Ranger Training Battalion. For those concerned about their physical fitness, UTV/SxS vehicles will be available to assist in completing the mission safely. Don’t miss the after-party at Camp Merrill's "The Overhang," featuring great food, live music, and raffle giveaways. Together, we can make a difference and support our Heroes!
Each participant receives a heartfelt mission: to carry the name and bio of a fallen service member up the hill, where they'll honor their hero by pinning their card to a dedicated Hero Board, ringing a cast iron Freedom bell, and receiving a 12-inch flag to take back down. The camaraderie is inspiring, and you'll share the journey with amazing individuals, including members of the 5th Ranger Training Battalion. For those concerned about their physical fitness, UTV/SxS vehicles will be available to assist in completing the mission safely. Don’t miss the after-party at Camp Merrill's "The Overhang," featuring great food, live music, and raffle giveaways. Together, we can make a difference and support our Heroes!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the 4th annual Hero Hill Climb! - Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 Memorial Weekend
This is a great event to honor our fallen veterans and bring awareness to the good men & women serving in our military of all branches.
Walk, run or mountain bike...all ages...
THE MISSION: Starting next to Camp Merrill Army Ranger Base, you will be given a half-sheet card with the name and bio 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 we give you a 12-inch flag to return back down the gravel road with. The scenery is gorgeous, the camaraderie is inspirational, and you get to walk side by side with some amazing people, including the 5th Ranger Training Battalion! Each participant will also receive a special event Challenge Coin (while supplies last) 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 are available on-site and online.
If you are unsure of your physical fitness to walk up the gravel road, no problem! 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 from home.
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.
*** UPDATE ***: We'll be closing online registration today at 11am (ET) today (5/22) so we can prepare logistically for the event. You can register in-person at the event, but we may have limited supply of goodie bags.
HERO HILL CLIMB VIDEO (CLICK HERE) [https://youtu.be/ee4uVjN8g4Q]
PHOTOS GALLERY LINK (CREDIT TO JUSTIN ARNDT AT WWW.OURLOCALHEROES.COM) [https://ourlocalheroes.pixieset.com/mission22events/herohillclimb2025/]
This is a great event to honor our fallen veterans and bring awareness to the good men & women serving in our military of all branches.
Walk, run or mountain bike...all ages...
THE MISSION: Starting next to Camp Merrill Army Ranger Base, you will be given a half-sheet card with the name and bio 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 we give you a 12-inch flag to return back down the gravel road with. The scenery is gorgeous, the camaraderie is inspirational, and you get to walk side by side with some amazing people, including the 5th Ranger Training Battalion! Each participant will also receive a special event Challenge Coin (while supplies last) 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 are available on-site and online.
If you are unsure of your physical fitness to walk up the gravel road, no problem! 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 from home.
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.
*** UPDATE ***: We'll be closing online registration today at 11am (ET) today (5/22) so we can prepare logistically for the event. You can register in-person at the event, but we may have limited supply of goodie bags.
HERO HILL CLIMB VIDEO (CLICK HERE) [https://youtu.be/ee4uVjN8g4Q]
PHOTOS GALLERY LINK (CREDIT TO JUSTIN ARNDT AT WWW.OURLOCALHEROES.COM) [https://ourlocalheroes.pixieset.com/mission22events/herohillclimb2025/]
Races
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Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.25
CLOSED -
Bike
Incl. $3.25 Fee
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.25
CLOSED -
Virtual Hero Hill Climb
Incl. $3.25 Fee
$28.25
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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