#ROTRPVL

ANMED RHYTHM ON THE RIVER 5K & 1 MILE





5K 1 MILE
Find your rhythm on the river





Sat, May 1
2027
10:00 AM
start
Dolly Cooper Park
Powdersville, SC

It's all about community, and we can't wait to see you there!

Welcome to Rhythm on the River

Anderson County and Connect Powdersville are gearing up for another #ROTRPVL event! Rhythm on the River offers neighbors, friends, and families a free day of live music, food trucks, kids' activities, local craft vendors, and more.

Come enjoy a day of outdoor family fun at beautiful Dolly Cooper Park starting with the Rhythm on the River 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run!

Race Day Details

Date
Saturday, May 1, 2027

Location
Dolly Cooper Park

Address
170 Spearman Circle, Greenville, SC 29611

Packet Pickup
Race morning, starting at 9:00 AM, at the check-in table near the start/finish at Dolly Cooper Park. Bibs are assigned at check-in.

Parking
Parking is available at Dolly Cooper Park (170 Spearman Circle, Greenville, SC 29611). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.

The Events

5K Run/Walk . 10:00 AM
Complete three laps of the trail circumnavigating Dolly Cooper Park. Run along the shore of the Saluda River, through the disc golf course, and back to the festival location!

1 Mile Walk/Fun Run . 10:45 AM
Complete one lap of the loop around Dolly Cooper Park. You get a feel for all the park has to offer, especially the beautiful Saluda River, before celebrating with us for Rhythm on the River. Great option for young people and the young at heart!

Race Morning Timeline

9:00 AM
Check-in and packet pickup open; race-day registration open on your phone until the start

9:45 AM
Pre-race announcements and course briefing

10:00 AM
5k Run/Walk starts

10:45 AM
1 Mile Walk/Fun Run starts

10:55 AM
Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish)

11:15 AM
Course closes

Times are based on the start times above.

Course Highlights

Approximately 1.1 mile loop. Primarily a flat cruise with one hill! Beginner friendly.

The trail course gives you a full appreciation of Dolly Cooper Park, from the sports fields to the river. The course is primarily packed dirt and maintained trail.

The Festival

Festival begins immediately after the race! Join us for live music, local food trucks, craft vendors, and a free kids zone. Spend your Saturday with us along the river!

What's Included

Finisher Medal
For every finisher.

Race Bib


Race Sticker


Course

The course map will be posted before race day.

Start/Finish on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dolly+Cooper+Park%2C+170+Spearman+Circle%2C+Greenville%2C+SC+29611]

Race Awards

Awards are by GUN TIME.

* Top 2-3 male & female in each age group

Age Group Categories
9 & Under10-1213-1617-1920-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7980 & Over

Race Policies

* RAIN OR SHINE: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
* NO REFUNDS: all registrations are final.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

2026 sponsors shown on the festival site include AnMed (title and 5K presenting sponsor), Duke Energy, Issaqueena Dental, Park National Bank, Anderson County, EcoWaste, and host Connect Powdersville.

Our Sponsors [https://rhythmontheriver.org]

Race Day Photos

[Festival crowd at Dolly Cooper Park] [https://rhythmontheriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hero-section-image-900x674-1.jpg][Rhythm on the River event photo] [https://rhythmontheriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_5421-Hi-Res-AW.jpg][Rhythm on the River event photo] [https://rhythmontheriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_5551-Hi-Res-AW.jpg]

Let's Stay Connected

Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/rotrpvl]
Contact the Race Director [https://runsignup.com/Race/RhythmOnTheRiver5k/Page/Contact-Us]