Dahlonega’s 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Dahlonega, GA

Date
July 4, 2026
Location
Dahlonega, GA
Venue
13 South Park Street
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $40.00
Events
Firecracker 5K, Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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Dahlonega's 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run takes place at 13 South Park Street in Dahlonega, Georgia on July 4, 2026. The event offers a 1-mile distance starting at 7:00 AM. Entry fees range from $15 to $40. This early-morning race gives runners a chance to compete on Independence Day before heading into the rest of the holiday. Athletes traveling to Dahlonega for the event will want accommodation near downtown, where the venue is located, to minimize travel time before the 7 AM start.

From the Race Organizer
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 and 80 and up PACKET PICKUP: Friday July 3rd 10:00am to 6:00pm at Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office (385 East Main Street, Dahlonega GA 30533) RACE DAY AT 6:00am to 7:00am (13 South Park Street, Dahlonega GA 30533) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Mitzi Deaton at teamgivebackga@gmail.com Water station and snacks provided along course

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Dahlonega’s 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Dahlonega, GA?

Dahlonega’s 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Dahlonega, GA takes place on July 4, 2026. The race is held in Dahlonega, Georgia.

Where is Dahlonega’s 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Dahlonega, GA held?

Dahlonega’s 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Dahlonega, GA is held at 13 South Park Street in Dahlonega, Georgia.

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