Rotaryoktoberfest5K
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Walhalla, South Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the annual Rotaryoktoberfest5K, taking place on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, in the charming community of Walhalla, Oconee County. This exciting event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, from casual walkers to first-time 5K runners and seasoned athletes. The USATF Certified course showcases the beautiful scenery of Walhalla, making it a perfect fall outing for families and friends.
More than just a race, the Rotaryoktoberfest5K supports vital literacy projects in Oconee County, with proceeds helping to purchase books for local elementary schools and providing resources to families in need. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and the joy of giving back, all while enjoying a fun and challenging race experience! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this meaningful event that truly embodies the motto of "Service Above Self."
More than just a race, the Rotaryoktoberfest5K supports vital literacy projects in Oconee County, with proceeds helping to purchase books for local elementary schools and providing resources to families in need. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and the joy of giving back, all while enjoying a fun and challenging race experience! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this meaningful event that truly embodies the motto of "Service Above Self."
Organiser's Description
The Rotary Clubs of Oconee County welcomes you to our annual running event. People of all ages and abilities from walkers, to first-time 5k runners to world-class athletes enjoy our USATF Certified course featuring the quintessential community of Walhalla, SC.
Rotary is a service organization with a motto of "Service Above Self"
This race helps fund: Literacy projects in Oconee County. For example, funds are donated to buy books through Scholastic Books for area elementary schools. In addition, we also have an annual book drive with other area Rotary Clubs to collect books to give to organizations that are helping families that may not be able to purchase books for their children.
Our Community Grants Program. The following are just some of the charities supported over the years:
Collins Childrens Home
Cub Scout Pack 3031
Fostering Faithfully Graces Closet
Oconee County Sheriffs Youth Leadership Camp
OMH Cancer Institute
Our Daily Rest
Ripple of One
Rotary is a service organization with a motto of "Service Above Self"
This race helps fund: Literacy projects in Oconee County. For example, funds are donated to buy books through Scholastic Books for area elementary schools. In addition, we also have an annual book drive with other area Rotary Clubs to collect books to give to organizations that are helping families that may not be able to purchase books for their children.
Our Community Grants Program. The following are just some of the charities supported over the years:
Collins Childrens Home
Cub Scout Pack 3031
Fostering Faithfully Graces Closet
Oconee County Sheriffs Youth Leadership Camp
OMH Cancer Institute
Our Daily Rest
Ripple of One
Races
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Rotary Oktoberfest 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
Rotary is a service organization with a motto of "Service Above Self". This race helps fund: Literacy projects in Oconee County. For example, funds are donated to buy books through Scholastic Books for area elementary schools. In addition, we also have an annual book drive with other area Rotary Clubs to collect books to give to organizations that are helping families that may not be able to purchase books for their children Our Community Grants Program. The following are just some of the charities supported over the years: Collins Childrens Home Cub Scout Pack 3031 Fostering Faithfully Graces Closet Oconee County Sheriffs Youth Leadership Camp OMH Cancer Institute Our Daily Rest Ripple of One
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113 West Main Street, Walhalla, 29691, SC, United States
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