
From the Organizer
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 Children’s Home
Cub Scout Pack 3031
Fostering Faithfully Grace’s Closet
Oconee County Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Camp
OMH Cancer Institute
Our Daily Rest
Ripple of One
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Walhalla, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
4,121
as of 2023
Elevation
1,028 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 49 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 89 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
Firecracker 5K at Chickasaw Point
7 miles away
Stand Up, Speak Out Labor Day 5K
8 miles away
Light the Trail 5K and Fun Run
14 miles away
R.U.N. Run 5K
15 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Oct 17, 2026