Merrill’s Mile Dahlonega, GA   Jul 10–12, 2026

MERRILL’S MILE is a USA Track & Field certified course!! 1 lap = 0.9902 miles. It is also professionally chip-timed.

The course is a 12′ wide 1 mile PAVED (asphalt) loop with approximately 10′ of elevation gain per loop. Runners will switch 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 and night (water, sports drink, pretzels, bananas, oranges, watermelon, PB&J, soft drinks). Other foods we’ve served at previous races: vegan tomato soup, grilled cheese, sweet potato/black bean burritos, potatoes, popsicles, smoothies, pancakes and bacon… plenty to choose from! We’ll also have ice available for you to help keep cool!