Mountain Ranger 7k/15k Run & 34k Mountain Bike Event

INCLUDES

– Bike Transport from Green Bay to Dawsonville & back

– 4 Nights at Top of the line Air BNB

– Monday & Friday Airport Transit as needed

– Breakfast Tuesday-Friday

– Lunch Monday-Friday

– Dinner Monday-Thursday

– Ride/Run Leaders max 6:1 ratio

– Roving Sag & transport to workouts

– Aide Stations stocked with sports drinks, Gels, Bars, Cola, & Water

– Coached technical sessions

– Pool access & GPS files for all workouts

ITINERARY - Will be custom built for the club.

Bike Pick up will be Friday April 10 (most likely at Petes Garage)

Camp will begin 11am on Monday

Camp will conclude 4pm on Friday

Bike Return will be on Monday April 20 (most likely at Petes Garage)

The minimum number of participants for camp to occur is 9 participants.

Pricing is $1850 for 9-10 participants.

Additional Participant Pricing

11 participants - Each participant will receive a $75 discount

12 participants - Each participant will receive a $150 discount

(ie 12 participants effective pricing becomes $1700)

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 race is welcome to runners and walkers. The race has a 1-hour time limit. This is approximately 20 min/mile. Course support and timing will not be provided for those not completing the course in 1-hour. Strollers will not be permitted on the course due to safety barriers present on the course. Dogs will not be permitted on the course due to some of the narrow walkways to ensure everyone is safe. Headphones are permitted but play at a low volume, so you can hear other runners and race officials.

There is no race day registration. Registration closes on April 11, 2026 at 11:59pm.

What is new this year?

We have added a team event. The teams will comprise of 5 runners. All 5 runners must finish to qualify as a team. The team with the lowest/fastest cumulative will be the top team. The team division is open to civilian and LE participants.

Packet Pick Up:

Packet Pick-Up will be from 6:30am-7:50am at the start/finish line. The race starts at 8am sharp with the firing of the cannon.

Parking:

Parking will not be available at the start/finish line. There will be plenty of street parking/parking lot within close proximity to the start/finish line. Do not enter the main entrance to the campus unless you are highly skilled at backing up.

Awards:

All finishers within the 1-hour time period will receive a finisher's medal.

The 1st-3rd place Male and Female overall will receive an award.

The 1st-3rd place Male and Female overall retired/active LE will receive an award.

1st place to top team of 5.

Course Records:

(M) Billy Doran, 20:09.95

(F) Zandy Gonzalez, 26:19.10

Refunds:

The race entry fee is not refundable and not transferable.

The Light Up the Night 5K is more than just a race—it’s a chance for the community to come together in support of one of its own. Join us as we Light Up the Night for Captain Shane Henson, a dedicated member of the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office who has faithfully served the community for more than 30 years.

Captain Henson, a pillar of the Dawson County community, was involved in a serious automobile accident over the weekend of March 6–8, 2026. He has already undergone one extensive surgery and is currently undergoing a second surgery at the time this event is being announced.

To support the Henson family during this life-altering time, the Dawson County Parks and Recreation Department invites the entire community to come out for the Light Up the Night 5K. Whether you run, walk, or simply come out to show your support, this event is an opportunity for friends, neighbors, and supporters to stand together and help lift up the Henson family.

Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the usual five-year age groups, starting with 10 & Under.

Bring your friends, family, and plenty of encouragement as we light up the night with community spirit, support, and hope. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for Captain Henson and his family.

Join the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office and Team Give Back as we host our 3rd annual Foot Pursuit 5K. Proceeds from this event will go toward Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office Youth Programs.

DATE: Saturday May 9, 2026

TIME: 8:00am 5K / 9:00am Fun Run / 9:30am Awards

LOCATION: Start and Finish line will be at the Sheriff's Office (385 East Main Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533)

PARKING: Court House Hill and Greenbriar Shopping Center (Harbor Freight Parking)

SHIRTS: Shirts will be provided for all PRE-REGISTERED participants registered before Friday April 17, 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:

Saturday 7:00am to 8:00am at Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office (385 East Main Street, Dahlonega GA 30533)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Mitzi Deaton at teamgivebackga@gmail.com

** Water station and snacks provided along course **

DISCLAIMER - NO INMATES PARTICIPATE IN THIS RUN.