Rocktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k

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1307 Riverwalk Parkway, Rock Hill SC

Saturday, October 11th, 2025

🎉 Event Overview

The Rocktoberfest Half Marathon and 5K presented by Riverwalk is a running event that takes place in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It is a fun-filled event that combines running with music and beer. The event includes a half marathon and a 5K race, both of which take place in the scenic Riverwalk neighborhoods of Rock Hill.

🎶 Live Music & Celebration

Live Band: There is a rock band performing live music near the start/finish line.
Beer Garden: After the race, participants can enjoy an Octoberfest beer garden.
Local Brews: The beer garden will feature a variety of beers, including some of the best local brews.
Full-Day Celebration: This event is not just about the race: it's a full-day celebration of fitness, music, and good times.

🏁 Race Information

The Rocktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K presented by Riverwalk will be capped for the 2025 event. There will be NO RACE DAY Registration so be sure to sign up early! ALL registration ends October 11th, 2025 unless we sell out beforehand.

⏰ Race Start Times

The Rocktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K starts and finishes at the Rock Hill Criterium Course.

Date: Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Half Marathon: 8:00 AM
5K: 8:15 AM
Awards Ceremony: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
After Party: 10:30-1:30 in River District. Details here.

📍 Location

Rock Hill Criterium Course
1307 Riverwalk Parkway
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730

🏅 Participant Perks

Tech Shirt: Short or Long Sleeve Tech Shirt (Half Marathoner & 5K)
Custom Bibs: Custom Bibs with your name on it (Half Marathoner & 5K) - must sign up before September 27th
Finisher Medals: Incredible Finisher Medals (Half Marathoner & 5K)
Rock Music: Enjoy live rock music!
Beer Garden Ticket: Access to the beer garden!

📅 Packet Pickup

Friday, October 10th, 2025: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Charlotte Running Company
652 Herrons Ferry Rd, #101
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730

For more information on Packet Pick Up, click HERE

🏃 Course Details

The 13.1 Rocktoberfest Half Marathon and 5K begins and ends at the Criterium Course in Rock Hill, SC Riverwalk neighborhood. Groupies (runners) will get to run on the Criterium Course, head through the brand new beautiful Riverwalk neighborhood and eventually onto the paved Piedmont Medical Center Trail that runs along the river. There is a small 400 meter section of gravel road after mile 6 but you will soon enter the paved greenway again before you turn around and come back.

Half Marathon Course: View Course
5K Course: View Course

⏳ Timing

We have partnered with Start 2 Finish. All Half Marathon and 5K participants will be timed and will receive their disposable timing tag during packet pick up. If you have questions with results, please email clt@s2fsupport.freshdesk.com

🏆 Awards

We want to support the local businesses for awards. Top Males and Females in all divisions will receive awards.

Claiming Awards: Awards will be given and called out during the awards ceremony around 10:30 AM. We do NOT ship unclaimed awards.

🔄 Refunds and Transfers

Registration fees are non-refundable. Event registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events, or years. There will be no deferrals. You will be able to transfer into the Virtual Event up until Friday, October 5th, 2024.

⏱️ Time Limits

There is a STRICT 3:00 hour time limit in the Half Marathon and a 1-hour time limit in the 5K.

🐕 Dogs and Strollers

While we LOVE dogs and LOVE kids, for your safety, dogs and strollers will NOT be allowed for this event.

🚑 Medical/First Aid

Should you need medical attention at the finish line, let a volunteer know and you’ll be escorted to the ambulance located very close to the finish line.

💧 Water Stops/Restrooms

Water and portos will be provided throughout the run roughly every 2 miles. There will be restrooms at the Criterium Course facility near the start/finish area.

☔ Weather Policy

Races are held, rain or shine, unless Sisu Events determines that conditions are too dangerous. If the race is canceled due to inclement weather, there will be neither refunds nor transfers.

🚗 Parking and Transportation

This race is convenient for people in town and out of town...it's right off I77.

25 Minutes: from Downtown Charlotte
40 Minutes: from Huntersville, NC
1hr 10 minutes: from Downtown Columbia, SC
1hr 45 minutes: from Downtown Greenville, SC

🎊 Post Race Expo

Finish Festival will be in the Criterium Course from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Join us for entertainment, vendors, food (pre-packaged food for sanitary purposes), refreshments and fun!