Join the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office as we partner with a local 501c3 non-profit, Team Give Back to host the Firecracker 5k and Fun Run on the 4th of July in Dahlonega. The race will start and finish in historic downtown Dahlonega. All proceeds from this event will go toward Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office Youth Programs. DATE: Saturday July 4, 2026 TIME: 7:00am - 5K / 8:00am Fun Run / 8:30am awards LOCATION: Start and Finish will be held at the Dahlonega's Visitors Center (13 South Park Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533) PARKING: UNG Parking Deck behind the Smith House, Hancock Park, Visitors Parking lot downtown SHIRTS: Shirts will be provided for all PRE-REGISTERED participants registered before FRIDAY JUNE 19, 2026 AWARDS: Awards will be given to the OVERALL male and female and the top three male/ female in each age division DIVISIONS: Overall Male , Overall Female , 12 and under, 13-19 / 20-24 / 25-29 / 30-34 / 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59 / 60-64 / 65-69 / 70-74 / 75-79 an
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Dahlonega’s 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Dahlonega, GA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Dahlonega, GA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
