15th Annual Rotary Club of Little River 5K

15th Annual Rotary Club of Little River 5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Fun Run & Virtual Option
Saturday, November 4, 2023
8:00am
**FIRST RACE IN THE ROTARY TRIPLE CROWN SERIES!

Join the Rotary Club of Little River for the 15th Annual 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run in Little River, SC!  Or choose the virtual option and run/walk with us from your location! Runners and Walkers are all welcome! Our course has very few turns and finishes along the beautiful waterfront in Little River! We've added a 1 Mile Fun Run for those not ready to tackle the 5K distance along with a Virtual Option, so we really have something for everyone! For those wanting to challenge themselves while supporting several local Rotary clubs, this race marks the beginning of a 3-leg journey to earn a special finisher gift for participating in all 3 Rotary 5Ks for 2023! Registration links for those races are below.

Our Vision Statement:

TOGETHER, we see a world
where PEOPLE unite and take action
to CREATE lasting
CHANGE – across the globe,
in our communities, and in ourselves

With this vision in mind, we are excited to partner with several non-profits this year and look forward to sharing them with each of you! Together, we can create lasting change in our community!

Race Start Times:

• 5K race begins at 8:00am
• 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 8:15am

Race Swag:

• Custom designed participant shirt
• Custom designed race bib 
• Participant Medal (5K only)
• 1 Mile Finisher Gift (1M only)
• Virtual race swag will be mailed within 1 week post race

Race and Course Information:

• USATF Certificate #SC17032DW
• 1 water stop on course (bottled water will be placed on table)
• Strollers, runners, and walkers are all WELCOME!
• No dogs allowed on race course
• Post race snacks and water available for participants
• 1 Mile Fun Run is self-timed

Registration:

• Registration is only available online
• Registration closes Saturday, November 4 at 7:15am

Packet Pickup Information:

• Saturday, November 4 from 6:30-7:45am at race start

Parking:

• Available parking around race start

Restrooms:

• Port-o-Potties located near start line 

Awards:

• 5K Awards are by gun time
• No awards for 1 Mile Fun Run
• Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place
• Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place
• Age Groups Male and Female 1,2,3 place 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-up

Non-Profit Partners:

• Teen Angels-provides assistance to homeless and otherwise disadvantaged students in the North Myrtle Beach schools attendance area. Over the years Teen Angels has supported students with food assistance, school supplies, personal care items and transportation to dentist and doctor visits. 
• Grand Strand Running Club-The Grand Strand Running Club is an organization dedicated to the development of running as a vital activity for the betterment of its members’ health and well-being and to promote the sport of running in the Grand Strand.
• Current Transitions-provides ongoing life skill classes for individuals with cognitive disorders and intellectual disabilities.
• Veterans Welcome Home Resource Center-is on a mission to end veteran homelessness
• North Strand Housing Shelter-provides emergency and transitional housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness as they pursue independence and re-entry into the community.

Rotary Triple Crown Series Information:

• 14th Annual Surfside Rotary Turkey Trot 5K/10K-Click here for race information
• 17th Annual Conway Rotary Rivertown Reindeer Run 5K-Click here for race information

Social Media/Contact:

• Rotary Club of Little River https://rotarycluboflittleriver.org/ 
• Rotary Club of Little River Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfLittleRiverSC 
• Teen Angels https://rotarycluboflittleriver.org/teen-angel-fund/ 
• Grand Strand Running Club www.grandstrandrunning.com & https://www.facebook.com/grandstrandrunningclub 
• Veterans Welcome Home Resource Center https://vwhrc.org/ & https://www.facebook.com/vwhrcSC/?ref=page_internal 
• Current Transitions https://www.facebook.com/www.currenttransitions.org/ & https://currenttransitions.org/ 
• North Strand Housing Shelter https://www.facebook.com/NorthStrandHS & http://www.northstrandhousingshelter.org/