Georgia · 10K · 5K
The Hero Hill Climb
The Hero Hill Climb is a 10K and 5K event held in Dahlonega, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 29, 2027.
- Race day
- May 29, 2027
- Location
- Dahlonega, GA
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 29, 2027
- Location
- Dahlonega, Georgia
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Course
- 1000 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: opens soon
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 1000 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the The Hero Hill Climb
Get ready for the 5th annual Hero Hill Climb! - Saturday, May 29th, 2027 Memorial Weekend This is a great event to honor our fallen veterans and bring awareness to the good men & women serving in our military of all branches. Walk, run or mountain bike...all ages... THE MISSION: Starting next to Camp Merrill Army Ranger Base, you will be given a half-sheet card with the name and bio of a fallen service member (Hero). Your mission is to carry your Hero up the gravel road to the top of the hill t…
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The Hero Hill Climb: common questions
- When is the The Hero Hill Climb?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 29, 2027.
- Where is the The Hero Hill Climb held?
- In Dahlonega, Georgia.
- What distances does the The Hero Hill Climb offer?
- 10K and 5K.
- How do I register for the The Hero Hill Climb?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Hero Hill Climb?
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: opens soon.
- What time does the The Hero Hill Climb start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the The Hero Hill Climb?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 1000 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data).
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