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Event Description
Rotary Oktoberfest 5K
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Sat, Oct 17
2026
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9:00 AM
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Walhalla
South Carolina
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A chip-timed 5K on a USATF-certified course through the quintessential community of Walhalla.
The Rotary Clubs of Oconee County welcome 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.
| Date | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| Location | 113 West Main Street, Walhalla, SC 29691 |
| Timing | Chip timed by Finish Well Timing |
Current prices are shown when you click Sign Up.
A USATF-certified 5K course through Walhalla.
- Race T-shirt
- Chip-timed race bib
- Live results during and after the race
This is a chip-timed event. Your chip time starts when your timing chip crosses the start line. Your timing chip is attached to your race bib, which you'll receive from the registration volunteers when you pick up your race packet.
- Please wear the bib assigned to you.
- Wear the bib on the front, outside of your clothing.
- Results are available to view live during the event and after the race.
Rotary is a service organization with the motto "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. We also hold an annual book drive with other area Rotary Clubs to collect books for organizations helping families who may not be able to purchase books for their children.
- Our Community Grants Program.
Just some of the charities supported over the years:
- Collins Family Ministries
- Oconee Memorial Hospital Foundation
- Cub Scout Pack 3031
- Fostering Faithfully
- Grace's Closet
- Christ Central Ministries Oconee
- Oconee County Sheriff's Youth Leadership Camp
- OMH Cancer Institute
- Our Daily Rest
- Ripple of One
Registration Includes
- 5K Race (Chip Timed on Certified Course)
- Event T-shirt for runners registered by September 30th (for registrants after September 30, t-shirt distribution is subject to availability)
- Eligibility to win a door prize, be sure to turn in your race bib tear off after the race... Must be present to win your door prize.
- Early Packet Packet Pick-up and Registration will be October 16th from 9-5pm at the Oconee History Museum in Walhalla.
Overall Male and Female winners will win a "Special" Award.
Medals given out to the top finishers in each age group.
2025 Rotary Oktoberfest 5K Results
SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES BY:
- Jazzy Jeff - Lake Keowee Radio
- Clemson Tiger (Game Day Permitting)
- Bigfoot
- The Walhalla Razor Mascot
- The Seneca Bobcat Mascot
- Miss Oktoberfest
Contact Form
Event Location
113 West Main Street
Walhalla, SC 29691 US
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2026 Donations
$777
Raised of $0
TIMING.
This is a CHIP TIMED event. Your chip time starts when your timing chip crosses the start line. Your timing chip is adhered to your race Bib (race number). You will receive this number from the registration volunteers when you pick up your race packet. Please wear the bib that is assigned to you. Wear the bib on the FRONT, OUTSIDE of your clothing.
RESULTS will be available to view LIVE during the event and after the race.
Our timing company is FINISH WELL Timing.
Race Guide
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