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Dahlonega's 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location
Dahlonega, GA
13 South Park Street, 30533
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Celebrate the 4th of July with a fun run or 5K in historic Dahlonega, supporting local youth programs and competing for age group awards.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Join the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office and Team Give Back for the Dahlonega's 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run. This event supports the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office Youth Programs, making your participation meaningful. Runners will enjoy a course that starts and finishes in historic downtown Dahlonega, celebrating Independence Day with community spirit. Awards await top finishers in various age groups, and all pre-registered participants receive a shirt.

What to expect

Run a 5K or participate in the shorter Fun Run. The course begins and ends in historic downtown Dahlonega. Enjoy water stations and snacks along the course, plus a shirt for pre-registered runners.

Standout details

  • Supports youth programs
  • Historic downtown Dahlonega course
  • Awards for top finishers
  • Shirts for pre-registered runners

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Jul 4, 7:00 AM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Jan 22, 2026, 10:00 AM EST · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 3:10 AM EDT

  • Fun Run

    Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 AM EDT · From $16.90

    Opens Jan 22, 2026, 10:00 AM EST · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 4:05 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the 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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