Race Info                            MERRILL'S MILE is a certified
                                                    USA TRACK and FIELD
                                                   The track is now PAVED 
                                                       0.9902 mile loop

JUST THE FACTS

DATE: July 5-7, 2019
START TIME: 9am, 9pm
LOCATION: Camp Frank D. Merrill,
Dahlonega, GA
EVENTS: 6hr, 12hr,  24hr & 48hr Timed Events
PACKET PICKUP TIMES & LOCATIONS:  
**Thursday, July 4th 4pm-6pm @ Dahlonega Mountain Sports in Dahlonega, GA
**Race Day:  1 hour prior to each race start at Camp Frank D. Merrill
**You MUST present your government issued photo ID in order to pick up your packet**

6hr Race Options:

    *   Start time: 9am Friday July 5th
    *   Start time: 9pm Friday July 5th
    *   Start time: 9am Saturday July 6th
    *   Start time: 9pm Saturday July 6th

12hr Race Options:

    *   Start time: 9am Friday July 5th
    *   Start time: 9pm Friday July 5th
    *   Start time: 9am Saturday July 6th
    *   Start time: 9pm Saturday July 6th

24hr Race Options:

    *   Start time: 9am Friday July 5th
    *   Start time: 9am Saturday July 6th

48hr Race Option:

     *   Start time: 9am Friday July 5th

Contact Info

Josh & Leigh Saint
Sarah Snyder & Sean Lawford
Race Directors
 dumassevents@gmail.com

PHOTOS

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2017 Runners in the July 4th Spirit

UltraFinisher Interview
with Nate Ridgeway
Merrill's Mile 12hr
Todd & Emily Bello
Merrill's Mile 48hr
Hilary Runs
Merrill's Mile 12hr
Run Ransom Run's
Merrill's Mile 24hr
NC Ultrarunner's
Merrill's Mile 24hr
Dustin Shelley's
Merrill's Mile 24hr

Course Information

  • The course is a 12' wide 1 mile PAVED loop with approximately 10' of elevation gain per loop.
  • Runners will change directions every 6 hours.
  • There will be one fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line with plenty of typical race foods available all day (water, sports drink, pretzels, bananas, oranges, PB&J). There will also be a second aid station with liquids only at the half way point.
  • Bathroom facilities will be Port-O-John's along the course
  • The Main Aid will be at the Start/Finish area.

Race Rules

  • No pacers allowed. Guest bibs are available at the timing tent and are meant for friends/family to run/walk 1-2 laps at a time.  There are limited guest bibs.
  • Headlamps are required for all racers running overnight.  The course has no lights.
  • Please notify event staff if you abandon the race prior to the finish time.
  • There is no credit for partial laps. The distance after last FULL lap completed at the 6, 12, 24 or 48 hour mark will be official finish distance.
  • Race bibs must be worn and be visible at all times.
  • Only laps completed with timing chip will be credited.  Runners are responsible for wearing their timing chips at all times while running. 
  • Runners may only be scored for awards under gender designated on government issued ID.  Participants that elect to not disclose their gender or choose “Other” as their gender will not be included in scoring for awards.

Crew Information

  • All racers are welcome to have crew support.
  • Crews and runners are welcome to set up in the grass infield of the course.
  • There will be no power, and there is poor cell phone service (only Verizon works), so come prepared.

Course Map

Lodging

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Visit the Dahlonega, GA Chamber of Commerce website to find out what Dahlonega has to offer.

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