Oconee County Memorial Day 5K
- Date Mon 25th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Walhalla, South Carolina
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Oconee County Memorial Day 5K on Monday, May 25, 2026, in the heart of Walhalla, South Carolina! This uplifting event kicks off at 9:00 AM at Brown Square, a beautiful location featuring green spaces and easy access to the Oconee County History Museum. Whether you choose to run, walk, or roll, this 5K race is designed for everyone to participate and honor our local veterans.
The Oconee County Memorial Day 5K not only promotes community spirit but also supports the Oconee County Veterans Council and the relief assistance program for veterans in need. With registration fees starting at just $15 for children and $30 for adults, this family-friendly event includes special recognition for the top finishers in various categories. Plus, the first 200 registrants will receive a challenge coin! Come be a part of this meaningful day, which includes a silent litter carry honoring veterans lost to suicide and a memorial ceremony at noon. Let’s celebrate and remember those who served together in this inspiring event!
The Oconee County Memorial Day 5K not only promotes community spirit but also supports the Oconee County Veterans Council and the relief assistance program for veterans in need. With registration fees starting at just $15 for children and $30 for adults, this family-friendly event includes special recognition for the top finishers in various categories. Plus, the first 200 registrants will receive a challenge coin! Come be a part of this meaningful day, which includes a silent litter carry honoring veterans lost to suicide and a memorial ceremony at noon. Let’s celebrate and remember those who served together in this inspiring event!
Organiser's Description
OCONEE COUNTY MEMORIAL DAY 5K
JOIN US IN DOWNTOWN WALHALLA FOR A MEANINGFUL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 5K THAT SUPPORTS LOCAL VETERANS AND HONORS THOSE WHO SERVED.
THIS RACE IS HOSTED BY GOLDEN CORNER VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP (GCVSG), A 501(C)(3) MADE UP OF MEMBERS FROM OCONEE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES (OCES) IN WALHALLA, SC. GCVSG WAS ESTABLISHED BY OCES BUT IS MADE UP OF VOLUNTEERS FROM BOTH OCES & OCVC.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE OCONEE COUNTY VETERANS COUNCIL, INC. (OCVC), A COALITION OF MEMBERS FROM 10 VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS AND THE OCONEE MILITARY MUSEUM AT PATRIOTS HALL ACROSS OCONEE COUNTY THAT MEETS QUARTERLY AT THE VA OFFICE IN WALHALLA. FUNDS RAISED BY GCVSG ARE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THE OCVC RELIEF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RAP), WHICH PROVIDES EVALUATED RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO OCONEE COUNTY VETERANS IN NEED.
RACE: OCONEE COUNTY MEMORIAL DAY 5K
DATE: MAY 25, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM START
LOCATION: BROWN SQUARE, 105 WEST MAIN STREET, WALHALLA, SC 29691. BROWN SQUARE INCLUDES GREEN SPACE, PAVED PARKING, AND ACCESS TO THE OCONEE COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM.
PACKET PICKUP
PACKET PICKUP: 730 AM INSIDE THE OCONEE COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM. MUSEUM BATHROOMS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING AND INCLUDE HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES. LOOK FOR THE BANTOM CHEF DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT (YES, THE ONE WITH THE BIG ROOSTER ) ON THE FRONT WEST CORNER OF THE PAVED PARKING LOT.
DISTANCE
5K (RUN, WALK, OR ROLL IT OUT.)
REGISTRATION PRICING
*
$30 STANDARD REGISTRATION_ (ADULTS 13 & UP)_
*
$20 VETERAN REGISTRATION _(DISCOUNT APPLIED AT CHECKOUT)_
*
$15_ (CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER)_
*
CHALLENGE COIN FOR THE FIRST 200 REGISTRATIONS
WANT TO LEVEL UP THE DAY? THIS EVENT IS FOR EVERYONE: RUN, WALK, OR PUSH A FRIEND IN A WHEELCHAIR. THE GOAL IS PARTICIPATION, REMEMBRANCE, AND COMMUNITY. CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
*
GLORY: CARRY AN AMERICAN FLAG, POW FLAG, OR MILITARY BRANCH FLAG
*
ENDURE: CARRY A 45 LB BACKPACK
*
WARRIOR: CARRY ANOTHER PERSON
AWARDS / FINISHER RECOGNITION
MEDALS FOR:
*
TOP 3 FEMALES
*
TOP 3 MALES
*
TOP 3 12 AND UNDER
COURSE HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3463521811490601386]
SPONSORS: PERFECT FOR BUSINESSES WHO WANT TO SUPPORT VETERANS AND SHOW UP IN A BIG WAY FOR THE COMMUNITY.)
*
BRONZE: $100 (INCLUDES A YARD SIGN DAY OF RACE)
*
SILVER: $250 (INCLUDES A YARD SIGN AND LOGO ON MARKETING MATERIAL)
SILENT LITTER CARRY (SLC)
WE ALSO HOST A SILENT LITTER CARRY WALK OF THE COURSE TO HONOR THE 22 A DAY INITIATIVE FOR VETERANS LOST TO SUICIDE. WHEN THE LITTER TEAM REACHES MEMORIAL PARK ON MAIN STREET (IN FRONT OF THE COURTHOUSE), THEY STOP, KNEEL, SHARE A PRAYER, AND TAPS IS PLAYED.
MEMORIAL CEREMONY (NOON)
THERE IS ALSO A MEMORIAL CEREMONY AT THE WALHALLA PERFORMING ARTS VENUE AT 12:00 PM. WED LOVE TO HELP CONNECT RUNNERS AND SPECTATORS TO THIS CEREMONY AS PART OF A FULL MORNING OF REMEMBRANCE.
JOIN US IN DOWNTOWN WALHALLA FOR A MEANINGFUL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 5K THAT SUPPORTS LOCAL VETERANS AND HONORS THOSE WHO SERVED.
THIS RACE IS HOSTED BY GOLDEN CORNER VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP (GCVSG), A 501(C)(3) MADE UP OF MEMBERS FROM OCONEE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES (OCES) IN WALHALLA, SC. GCVSG WAS ESTABLISHED BY OCES BUT IS MADE UP OF VOLUNTEERS FROM BOTH OCES & OCVC.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE OCONEE COUNTY VETERANS COUNCIL, INC. (OCVC), A COALITION OF MEMBERS FROM 10 VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS AND THE OCONEE MILITARY MUSEUM AT PATRIOTS HALL ACROSS OCONEE COUNTY THAT MEETS QUARTERLY AT THE VA OFFICE IN WALHALLA. FUNDS RAISED BY GCVSG ARE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THE OCVC RELIEF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RAP), WHICH PROVIDES EVALUATED RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO OCONEE COUNTY VETERANS IN NEED.
RACE: OCONEE COUNTY MEMORIAL DAY 5K
DATE: MAY 25, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM START
LOCATION: BROWN SQUARE, 105 WEST MAIN STREET, WALHALLA, SC 29691. BROWN SQUARE INCLUDES GREEN SPACE, PAVED PARKING, AND ACCESS TO THE OCONEE COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM.
PACKET PICKUP
PACKET PICKUP: 730 AM INSIDE THE OCONEE COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM. MUSEUM BATHROOMS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING AND INCLUDE HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES. LOOK FOR THE BANTOM CHEF DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT (YES, THE ONE WITH THE BIG ROOSTER ) ON THE FRONT WEST CORNER OF THE PAVED PARKING LOT.
DISTANCE
5K (RUN, WALK, OR ROLL IT OUT.)
REGISTRATION PRICING
*
$30 STANDARD REGISTRATION_ (ADULTS 13 & UP)_
*
$20 VETERAN REGISTRATION _(DISCOUNT APPLIED AT CHECKOUT)_
*
$15_ (CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER)_
*
CHALLENGE COIN FOR THE FIRST 200 REGISTRATIONS
WANT TO LEVEL UP THE DAY? THIS EVENT IS FOR EVERYONE: RUN, WALK, OR PUSH A FRIEND IN A WHEELCHAIR. THE GOAL IS PARTICIPATION, REMEMBRANCE, AND COMMUNITY. CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
*
GLORY: CARRY AN AMERICAN FLAG, POW FLAG, OR MILITARY BRANCH FLAG
*
ENDURE: CARRY A 45 LB BACKPACK
*
WARRIOR: CARRY ANOTHER PERSON
AWARDS / FINISHER RECOGNITION
MEDALS FOR:
*
TOP 3 FEMALES
*
TOP 3 MALES
*
TOP 3 12 AND UNDER
COURSE HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3463521811490601386]
SPONSORS: PERFECT FOR BUSINESSES WHO WANT TO SUPPORT VETERANS AND SHOW UP IN A BIG WAY FOR THE COMMUNITY.)
*
BRONZE: $100 (INCLUDES A YARD SIGN DAY OF RACE)
*
SILVER: $250 (INCLUDES A YARD SIGN AND LOGO ON MARKETING MATERIAL)
SILENT LITTER CARRY (SLC)
WE ALSO HOST A SILENT LITTER CARRY WALK OF THE COURSE TO HONOR THE 22 A DAY INITIATIVE FOR VETERANS LOST TO SUICIDE. WHEN THE LITTER TEAM REACHES MEMORIAL PARK ON MAIN STREET (IN FRONT OF THE COURTHOUSE), THEY STOP, KNEEL, SHARE A PRAYER, AND TAPS IS PLAYED.
MEMORIAL CEREMONY (NOON)
THERE IS ALSO A MEMORIAL CEREMONY AT THE WALHALLA PERFORMING ARTS VENUE AT 12:00 PM. WED LOVE TO HELP CONNECT RUNNERS AND SPECTATORS TO THIS CEREMONY AS PART OF A FULL MORNING OF REMEMBRANCE.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Mon 25th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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