Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Run For Rangers

Dahlonega, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

5K10KHalf Marathon16.2 Miles19.3 Miles6.55 Miles

Entry is $25 now and rises to $27.50 after Aug 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.50.

About the Run For Rangers

The half marathon is the centerpiece here, run entirely on the forestry service roads that Army Rangers use for training at Camp Merrill. The course winds through the Appalachian Mountains, close to the Appalachian Trail, with two serious climbs that earn their reputation. The shorter distances run through Hancock Park in historic downtown Dahlonega.

The weekend lines up with Veterans Day, so downtown hosts a parade and a full day of live music. After the half marathon, food, beer, wine, and a full menu are available at the on-post club. Parking around Dahlonega is described as plentiful for both race days.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

37finishers

21:01winner

32:02median

47:03cutoff

Top 3: Paul Rose (21:01) · Rodriguez Braiden (25:41) · Allison Miller (25:44)

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

35finishers

1:32:58winner

2:50:16median

3:57:52cutoff

Top 3: Malachi Nelson (1:32:58) · Patrick White (1:58:27) · Fraser Knapek (2:11:32)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

31finishers

50:39winner

1:11:23median

1:43:57cutoff

Top 3: Chris Lindlief (50:39) · Ray Ludwig (54:27) · Dez White (55:20)

· 2025 results

3finishers

2:15:10winner

2:15:25median

2:44:37cutoff

Top 3: Kyle Williams (2:15:10) · Gabriel Lowery (2:15:25) · Carlos Ortega (2:44:37)

The Run For Rangers has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles11/14/2026 09:15$25

6.2 Miles11/14/2026 09:00$27

13.1 Miles11/15/2026 11:30$50

16.2 Miles11/14/2026 10:30$65

19.3 Miles11/14/2026 10:30$65

6.55 Miles11/15/2026 11:30$40

10K Ranger Challenge (ONLY for ARMY RANGERS) 11/14/2026 09:00$25

Half Marathon Ranger Challenge (ONLY for ARMY RANGERS)11/15/2026 11:30$40

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Common Questions About the Run For Rangers

Will I finish last at the Run For Rangers?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:02, and the last recorded finisher came in around 47:03, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run For Rangers a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (37 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Run For Rangers?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 21:01 while the median finisher took 32:02. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.