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Race Overview

The Rotary Clubs of Oconee County welcomes you to our annual running event. People of all ages and abilities from walkers, to first-time 5k runners to world-class athletes enjoy our USATF Certified course featuring the quintessential community of Walhalla, SC.

Timing Information

• Event Type: This is a CHIP TIMED event.
• Start Time: Your chip time starts when your timing chip crosses the start line.
• Race Bib: Your timing chip is adhered to your race bib (race number). You will receive this number from the registration volunteers when you pick up your race packet.
• Results: RESULTS will be available to view LIVE during the event and after the race. Our timing company is Finish Well Timing.

Giving Back to the Community

Rotary is a service organization with a motto of "Service Above Self." This race helps fund:

• Literacy Projects: Funds are donated to buy books through Scholastic Books for area elementary schools.
• Book Drive: We have an annual book drive with other area Rotary Clubs to collect books for organizations assisting families unable to purchase books for their children.

Community Grants Program

The following are just some of the charities supported over the years:

• Collins Family Ministries
• Oconee Memorial Hospital Foundation
• Cub Scout Pack 3031
• Fostering Faithfully
• Grace’s Closet
• Christ Central Ministries Oconee
• Oconee County Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Camp
• OMH Cancer Institute
• Our Daily Rest
• Ripple of One

Event Details

• Date: 2026-10-17
• Location: 113 West Main Street, Walhalla, SC
• Sign Up: For more information and registration, please visit the official race page.