University of North Georgia – Fallen Officer Memorial 5k – Dahlonega, GA 2026

Date
April 18, 2026
Location
Dahlonega, GA
Venue
82 College Circle
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $45.00
Events
5K Run/Walk, 5k Run/Walk - Active or Retired Law Enforcement Officer, 5k Run/Walk 5-person Teams, 5k Ghost Runner (Not Running the Race, Donating to the Cause, Receive a T-Shirt)
Includes
T-Shirt
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The University of North Georgia Fallen Officer Memorial 5K starts at 8:00 AM on April 18, 2026, giving you a straightforward morning race window for travel planning. This 5K takes place at 82 College Circle in Dahlonega, Georgia, and serves as a memorial event honoring fallen officers. Entry fees range from $25 to $45. If you're traveling to the race, an early start means you'll want to arrive the night before or allow sufficient time for morning logistics in the Dahlonega area. The race draws participants focused on supporting a meaningful cause while completing a standard 5K distance.

From the Race Organizer
We are running in honor of Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty and raising funds to build a Fallen Officer Memorial on the University of North Georgia-Dahlonega Campus. This Memorial will have the names of the killed in the line of duty officers who graduated from UNG or worked for the UNG Police Department. The race will take place on the UNG Dahlonega Campus . RIP: OFC Edgar Flores, Dekalb County Police, EOW December, 13, 2018 TFC Chase W. Redner, Georgia State Patrol, EOW February 20, 2024 Now about the race! The 5k race is on the beautiful campus of UNG Dahlonega. The course is 2-laps with a return to the start/finish line, around a magnificent fountain for lap number 2. The course boasts approximately 400 feet of gain. The last .25+ miles is a VERY fast gradual downhill into the finish line. A water station will be present at the round-about prior to starting lap number 2. Half of the laps are on a walkway and the other half is on the road. Come and get a PR! The r

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is University of North Georgia – Fallen Officer Memorial 5k – Dahlonega, GA 2026?

University of North Georgia – Fallen Officer Memorial 5k – Dahlonega, GA 2026 takes place on April 18, 2026. The race is held in Dahlonega, Georgia.

Where is University of North Georgia – Fallen Officer Memorial 5k – Dahlonega, GA 2026 held?

University of North Georgia – Fallen Officer Memorial 5k – Dahlonega, GA 2026 is held at 82 College Circle in Dahlonega, Georgia.

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