The streets of downtown Dahlonega will be filled with red, white, and blue runners on the morning of July 4, as the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office teams up with local nonprofit Team Give Back to host their third annual Firecracker 5K and Fun Run.
The event kicks at 7 a.m. at the Dahlonega Visitors Center, located at 13 South Park Street. The Fun Run will follow shortly after the 5K at 8 a.m. Both races begin and end in historic downtown.
“Bring your kids out to the Fun Run; bring your strollers if you wanna run the 5K; bring your dog if you want to, or you can walk the 5K and just enjoy the scenery of our beautiful town,” said Lumpkin County Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff Mitzi Deaton, who is also in charge of the event.
A $40 registration fee is required for the 5K, while a $15 fee is required for the Fun Run. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Youth Programs, which provide activities, mentorship, and support to local children and teens.
Food and water will be provided at the start and finish lines, according to Deaton. She said that a water station will be available for participants during the race at the Cottrell Elementary School roundabout.
Participants who pre-registered before Friday, June 20 will receive an official race t-shirt. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each age group, ranging from 12 and under to 80 and up.
Packet Pickup Information:
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Thursday, July 3: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office (385 East Main Street, Dahlonega)
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Race Day, Friday, July 4: 6 – 7 a.m. at the Dahlonega Visitors Center (13 South Park Street)
Water stations and snacks will be available along the course. Free parking will be available in several downtown locations, including the UNG Parking Deck behind the Smith House, Hancock Park, and the Visitors Parking Lot.
For questions or additional details, contact Mitzi Deaton at [email protected].
