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.

🎶 Music & Beer Garden

To keep the runners motivated, there is a rock band performing live music near the start/finish line. After the race, participants can enjoy an Octoberfest beer garden where they can celebrate their achievements with friends and family. 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. Whether you are a seasoned runner or a beginner, the Rocktoberfest Half Marathon and 5K presented by Riverwalk is an excellent opportunity to have fun and experience the unique atmosphere of the Riverwalk area of Rock Hill. It's beautiful!!!

📝 Registration Details

Capped Event: The Rocktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K presented by Riverwalk will be capped for the 2025 event.
No Race Day Registration: There will be NO RACE DAY Registration so be sure to sign up early!
Deadline: ALL registration ends October 11th, 2025 unless we sell out beforehand.
Link: For more details, visit Rocktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K.

⏰ Race Start Times

Event: The Rocktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K starts and finishes at the Rock Hill Criterium Course.
Date: Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Half Marathon Start: 8:00 AM
5K Start: 8:15 AM
Awards Ceremony: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
After Party: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM in River District - Details

📍 Location

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

🏆 Participation Benefits

T-Shirts: 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)
Entertainment: Rock Music
Beer: Beer Garden Ticket

📦 Packet Pick Up

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

5K 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.

💵 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 hr time limit in the 5K. In order to comply with the agreement with the City of Rock Hill, streets comprising the route must be reopened to vehicular traffic on a set schedule.

🐾 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/Porta-Potties

Water and porta-potties will be provided throughout the run roughly every 2 miles. Water Stop locations are as follows:

Water Stop #1: Mile 2.75
Water Stop #2: Mile 5.25
Water Stop #3: Mile 6.7
Water Stop #4: Mile 8.27
Water Stop #5: Mile 10.7
Water Stop #6: Mile 12

🌤 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.