Rocky Point Patriot 5K/10K Trail Run presented by The Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation

🎉 Inaugural Rocky Point Patriot 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk & Kids' Dash

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Rocky Point Drive, Georgetown, SC 29440

Race Registration: Register Here

📣 Sponsorship Information

The Presenting Sponsor of the Inaugural Rocky Point Patriot 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk is the Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation. We are grateful for their sponsorship: the Foundation is focused on supporting a variety of initiatives:

• Education: Supporting educational initiatives and opportunities.
• Conservation: Promoting environmental preservation efforts.
• Community Enrichment: Enhancing the quality of life in local communities.
• Veterans: Supporting programs for veterans and their families.

🏞️ Rocky Point Community Forest

The 650+ acres that lie within the boundaries of Choppee Road, Choppee Creek and the Black River in Georgetown County is known as Rocky Point Community Forest. Winyah Rivers Alliance owns much of this acreage: Georgetown County maintains the grounds. This is the site of The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6444 Inaugural Rocky Point Patriot 5K and 10K Trail Run/Walk.

👦 Kids in Parks Program

In addition to the 5K and 10K course, we wanted everyone to be aware that the Kids in Parks program officially opened a new TRACK Trail at Rocky Point Community Forest. The Kids TRACK Trail at Rocky Point offers a self-guided adventure, supported by educational brochures designed to engage young hikers.

💵 Proceeds Benefit

Proceeds from this event will support:

• VFW-Post 6444: Supports local veterans and their social connections.
• Plantersville Elementary: Funds for rewarding educational achievement of students.
• Quarterly Social for Veterans: Building camaraderie among veterans.
• Additional Support: Specific proceeds to assist with social events and programs.

🏫 Plantersville Elementary School

Plantersville Elementary Digital Immersion School is committed to developing scholars who embrace diversity and ensure lifelong success through collaboration and innovation.

🏁 Race Information

• 10K Race: Begins at 9:00 AM with a 2-hour time limit.
• 5K Race: Begins at 9:15 AM.
• Kids’ Dash: Begins at 10:15 AM.
• Course Rules: No animals or strollers allowed: violation results in disqualification.

🎖️ Race Swag

• Custom Designed: Participant shirt.
• Race Bib:
• Medal: Participant medal.

📝 Registration

• Online Registration: Available only online.
• Registration Deadline: Closes on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 AM.

📦 Packet Pickup Information

• Friday, November 7: TBD.
• Saturday, November 8: From 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM at race start.

🚗 Parking

• Location: Choppee Recreation Center (8259 Choppee Road, Georgetown, SC).

🚻 Restrooms

• Porta Potties: Available at start/finish.
• Restrooms: Available in gymnasium.

🏆 Awards

• 5K/10K Overall Awards: By gun time, Age Group awards by chip time.
• Age Groups: Male and Female 1st place awards for ages 0-80+.

📱 Social Media and Contact Information

• VFW Post 6444: Website Link
• VFW Post 6444 Facebook: Facebook Page Link
• Plantersville Elementary: Website Link
• Winyah Rivers Alliance: Website Link