calendar_today 14 Nov, 2026 – 15 Nov, 2026
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sell $25.00 – $65.00
5K – Saturday, November 14, 2026 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 – Saturday, November 14, 2026 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) Sunday, November 15, 2026 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 America’s 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.
Mountain Challenge - 5K OR 10K Plus Half Marathon
Sign up for two races - the 5K OR the 10K on Saturday, November 14th at Hancock Park AND the half marathon on Sunday, November 15th at Camp Merrill at 11:30am for an extra challenge.
Half Marathon Ranger Challenge Relay- 2 Person Teams (ONLY for ARMY RANGERS)
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.
10K Ranger Challenge (ONLY for ARMY RANGERS)
This division is only for Army Ranger competition one on one against other Rangers.
Half Marathon Ranger Challenge (ONLY FOR ARMY RANGERS)
This division is only for Army Ranger competition one on one against other Rangers.
Event Details:
SATURDAY, November 14 - Race Day Registration 5K and 10K - from 07:30-08:45am at Hancock Park
Race Start Times - 10K @ 9:00am and 5K @ 9:15am
SUNDAY, November 15th - 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!
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 10K Ranger Challenge (ONLY for ARMY RANGERS)
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$27.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:15
$25.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 19.3 Miles
Type — Running
10:30
$65.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 16.2 Miles
Type — Running
10:30
$65.00
Nov 15, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
11:30
$50.00
Nov 15, 2026
Distance — Half Marathon Ranger Challenge (ONLY for ARMY RANGERS)
Type — Running
11:30
$40.00
Nov 15, 2026
Distance — 6.55 Miles
Type — Running
11:30
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Dahlonega.
Learn more about the host city, Dahlonega.
Dahlonega is in Georgia's Historic High Country. It was the site of a major gold rush, claimed the first in the US by local citizens. Gold mining continues to be an important part of cultural identity of Dahlonega and several mines remain open as tourists attractions. It is also home to the University of North Georgia.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Run For Rangers.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Dustin Biggerstaff | 1:28:12.4 | |
| 🥈 | Bree Hammond | 1:42:13.4 | |
| 🥉 | olivia terwilliger | 1:42:50.5 | |
| 4 | Janet Barnard | 1:43:07.9 | |
| 5 | Scott Steiner | 1:44:52.1 | |
| 6 | Steven Hightshue | 1:46:08 | |
| 7 | Melinda Evans | 1:47:47.6 | |
| 8 | Randy Melenpez | 1:51:41.3 | |
| 9 | Chris Schiller | 1:54:13.3 | |
| 10 | John Alves | 1:55:58 | |
| 11 | Tess Hammond | 1:57:51.6 | |
| 12 | Eric Helling | 1:57:56.1 | |
| 13 | Justin Elmore | 1:58:39.5 | |
| 14 | Anonymous Anonymous | 1:58:49.1 | |
| 15 | Tristan Britt | 2:06:14.9 | |
| 16 | Mitchell King | 2:06:40.3 | |
| 17 | Pam Hammers | 2:07:27.8 | |
| 18 | Aaron Laurich | 2:08:52 | |
| 19 | Caitlin Patterson | 2:10:33.8 | |
| 20 | Amy King | 2:10:47.3 | |
| 21 | Kerrie Steiner | 2:12:38.7 | |
| 22 | Bryan Engel | 2:13:33 | |
| 23 | Robert Howren | 2:15:04.5 | |
| 24 | John Harrell | 2:16:37.3 | |
| 25 | Stuart Hammond | 2:17:54.6 | |
| 26 | Joel Cabrera | 2:18:44.1 | |
| 27 | Brian Parsons | 2:19:03.1 | |
| 28 | Julie Richardson | 2:20:44 | |
| 29 | Manon Okel | 2:21:57.9 | |
| 30 | Toby Krohn | 2:24:50.1 | |
| 31 | Christy Krohn | 2:24:52.8 | |
| 32 | Walt Prescott | 2:25:36.9 | |
| 33 | Kendel Prescott | 2:25:37.5 | |
| 34 | Troy Garland | 2:30:46.9 | |
| 35 | Hope Bennett | 2:34:04.5 | |
| 36 | Maria Forsyth | 2:40:07.9 |
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