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Currahee Challenge 5K/10K

Sat October 5, 2024 Toccoa, GA 30577 US Directions

Events

Combo Pricing Available

5K Run/Walk

8:00AM EDT
Combo Pricing Available

10K Run

9:00AM EDT

Place

2129 Ayersville Road
Currahee Mountain
Toccoa, GA US 30577

Description

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.

Currahee Military Museum

This year the Currahee Challenge is sponsored by the Currahee Military Museum.  The Stephens Co. Historical Society Office, Currahee Military Museum, and Stephens Co. History Museum are all located in the newly-renovated Train Depot in historical downtown Toccoa, GA, where paratroopers first arrived in town by train before walking to the camp to begin their training.  NEED SOME CURRAHEE GEAR?  Come visit our shop or find your favorite items.  

Currahee Military Museum is located in Historic Downtown Toccoa at 160 Alexander Street, Toccoa, GA 30577.  Make sure to plan a visit to the museum while in Toccoa!

Registration Fees and Information

Event: 5K Run/Walk

This is a challenging up hill / down hill course on an unpaved access road. Turn around for the 5K is approximately halfway to the top of the mountain. All walkers are encouraged to register for the 5K event.

Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Registration Limit: 280 spots left.
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $3.44 SignUp Fee
Registration: Price increases to $35.00 after September 13, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

 

Event: 10K Run

This is a challenging up hill / down hill course on an unpaved access road. The last half mile before the top is especially steep. Turn around for the 10K is at the historic marked which will be up at the turnaround point.

PLEASE NOTE: the finish line will remain open until 11:30am. All walkers are encouraged to register for the 5K event.

Start Time: 9:00am EDT
Registration Limit: 280 spots left.
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $3.44 SignUp Fee
Registration: Price increases to $35.00 after September 13, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

 

COMBO Pricing 
Register for both races and receive a $15.00 discount on your registration fee at checkout.

Race Day Schedule

7:00AM    Race day registration (if available) and Packet PickUp

8:00AM    Currahee Challenge 5K

9:00AM    Chrrahee Challenge 10K  (finish line will remain open until 11:30am)

 

Course

Both the 5K and 10K are very strenuous courses.  The start and finish line for both races is on Ayersville Road near the Currahee Memorial.   The 5K runs approximately halfway up Currahee Mountain to the water stop and turns around. The 10K last half mile is especially steep.  The turnaround for the 10K is at the historic elevation marker as seen on the right.  This marker will be sitting on a table near the top of the mountain.

It is recommended that all 10K runners can complete the run in a 2-hour time frame.  It is also recommended that all walkers register for the 5K event.

Awards

Medals presented for both the 5K and 10K  to overall male/female, masters male/female and top three in 10-year age groups, 1st, 2nd and 3rd, starting at 10 & under through 80 & over. 

Race Series and Finishline Management

The Currahee Challenge 5K/10K  is proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series.

Finishline management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.

What if it Rains?

We get wet!  Race start time may be delayed in 15-minute increments if storms are in the area. 

Check the weather.

Registration Protection through REGSHIELD

It turns out I cannot run this race and I have already registered..... can I receive a refund?

The answer to this question is YES if you have purchased the available RegShield event insurance.  RegShield's scope of coverage includes but is not limited to;

– Last-minute work conflicts
– Injuries
– Family Emergencies
– Unexpected Illness
– Car Accidents

  Give yourself peace of mind and include event insurance in your purchase.

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