
From the Organizer
5k Info
The Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake will host The Great Pickle Race and Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, September 12 at Wolf Pack Park in Reeds Spring! The race is a 5k. We'll also have a one-mile color run.
The 5k will take place in the wooded trails of Wolf Pack Park. The one-mile fun run will take place on pavement.
Each participant will receive a t-shirt (if registered by September 3). Registrations on September 4 or later will receive a shirt if there are any left.
We'll have water and snacks available.
For the 5k, we'll have medals for the top three male and female finishers in each age group. The age groups are 18 and under, 19-39, and 40+. The youngest finisher and the oldest finisher will also be recognized.
For the fun run, the top boy and girl finishers will receive medals.
All participants will also receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win gift certificates and passes to area restaurants and attractions.
The Rotary Club will use the proceeds to award grants to nonprofit organizations.
Pickleball Info
Open Doubles Tournament - Round Robin Format (Open Doubles means men, women, and mixed teams play each other)
Three levels: Beginner (2.0-2.9), Intermediate (3.0-3.5), Advanced (3.5+). Teams must register at the highest skill level represented between the two partners.
Medals awarded to the top three teams in each category (based on wins and losses/points will be the tiebreaker)
All players receive a t-shirt
All participants will also be entered into a raffle for a chance to win gift certificates and passes to area restaurants and attractions.
The Rotary Club will use the proceeds to award grants to nonprofit organizations.
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
83°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Galena, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,225 ft
Nearest Airport
BKG
Branson Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 145 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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The Great Pickle Race 5k & Pickleball Tournament
Sep 12, 2026