Currahee Challenge 5K/10K
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Conquer the challenging Currahee Mountain trail, a historic training ground for WWII paratroopers, offering a unique and demanding run.
- Quirky
QuirkyThe Currahee Challenge offers a 5K run/walk and a challenging 10K hill run from the base of Currahee Mountain in Toccoa, GA. Runners will navigate the Colonel Robert Sink Trail, a historic training site for WWII paratrooper regiments, famously depicted in films like *Band of Brothers*. This event provides a unique opportunity to test your endurance on a course rich with military history.
What to expect
- Tackle a challenging course on the Colonel Robert Sink Trail.
- Experience a significant hill run for the 10K distance.
- Enjoy a generous finish line window until 11:30 AM.
Standout details
- Colonel Robert Sink Trail
- WWII paratrooper training site
- Featured in *Band of Brothers*
- Challenging hill run
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
1 option · closes Sep 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 1d 10h 44m leftRun/Walk
Closes Sep 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $33.44
10K
1 option · closes Sep 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 1d 10h 44m leftRun
Closes Sep 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $33.44
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
The Currahee Challenge takes place from the base of Currahee Mountain on the Colonel Robert Sink Trail, the training site of the 501st, 506th, 511th and 517th Parachute Infantry Regiments seen in Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan & The Dirty Dozen. Come and join us for an excellent and challenging 5K run/walk or 10K hill run. PLEASE NOTE: the finish line will remain open until 11:30am.