About This Race
General and The Mrs. Run for the Heroes at Omaha offers a unique Memorial Day weekend experience that combines trail running with meaningful charitable fundraising for House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley Chapter. This 'run as you please' event accommodates every ability level with time-based distances ranging from 6 hours to 72 hours, plus a team relay option. The race takes place on a one-mile trail loop alongside Omaha Brewing in rural Georgia, creating an intimate community atmosphere where runners can set up personal aid stations and tents along the course. The format allows participants to run or walk at their own pace, making multiple loops over their chosen time duration. With chip timing and comprehensive aid station support including real food options and food trucks from the brewery, this event balances serious endurance running with a relaxed, supportive environment. What sets this race apart is its mission-driven foundation, serving as a fundraiser for an organization that provides free home repairs and support services to military and public safety veterans. The combination of challenging endurance options with a brewery setting and veteran support cause creates a distinctive race experience that appeals to runners seeking both physical challenge and community connection.
The course consists of a one-mile trail loop that runs beside Omaha Brewing in rural Omaha, Georgia. The exact distance measurement and terrain details were not specified in the available information, though it is described as a trail surface. Runners complete multiple loops over their chosen time duration, with the flexibility to set up personal aid stations or camping spots along the course route.
Location
Aid Stations
1 stations along the course
Main Aid Station
water, electrolyte, food, traditional aid station items
Full aid station with traditional items plus real food served daily. Food trucks available from Omaha Brewing at additional cost.
Practical Info
Participants can set up tents along the race course. Solar shower system and porta johns provided on-site.
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Notable Features
This race stands out for its flexible time-based format that accommodates all ability levels, from 6-hour participants to 72-hour endurance challengers. The unique setting beside Omaha Brewing creates a festival atmosphere with food truck access and the ability to set up personal aid stations along the course. Most significantly, the event serves as a fundraiser for House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley, which provides free home repairs and support services to military and public safety veterans, adding meaningful purpose to the physical challenge.