Dahlonega's 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- Firecracker 5K · Fun Run
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dahlonega, GA
Population
7,194
as of 2023
Elevation
1,383 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 49 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 67 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Dahlonega's 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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- What is the Dahlonega's 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run?
- Dahlonega's 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run is a running race held in Dahlonega, Georgia on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Dahlonega's 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Dahlonega, Georgia at 13 South Park Street, Dahlonega, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Dahlonega's 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run?
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Dahlonega's 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Fun Run
Jul 4, 2026