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Event Description
This race is hosted by Golden Corner Veterans Support Group (GCVSG), a 501(c)(3) made up of members from Oconee County Emergency Services (OCES) in Walhalla, SC. GCVSG was established by OCES but is made up of volunteers from both OCES & OCVC.
This event is for everyone: run, walk, or push a friend in a wheelchair. The goal is participation, remembrance, and community.
| Date | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Location | Brown Square. Brown Square includes green space, paved parking, and access to the Oconee County History Museum. |
| Address | 105 West Main Street, Walhalla, SC 29691 |
| Packet Pickup | 7:30-8:30 AM inside the Oconee County History Museum |
| Distance | 5K (Run, walk, or roll it out.) |
Packet pickup runs 7:30-8:30 AM inside the Oconee County History Museum. Museum bathrooms will be available on race morning and include handicap-accessible facilities.
Look for The Bantom Chef drive-through restaurant (yes, the one with the big rooster) on the front west corner of the paved parking lot.
Want to level up the day? Choose one of the following:
- Glory: Carry an American flag, POW flag, or Military Branch flag
- Endure: Carry a 45 lb backpack
- Warrior: Carry another person
We also host a Silent Litter Carry (SLC) walk of the course to honor the “22 a day” initiative for veterans lost to suicide. When the litter team reaches Memorial Park on Main Street (in front of the courthouse), they stop, kneel, share a prayer, and Taps is played.
There is also a Memorial Ceremony at the Walhalla Performing Arts venue at 12:00 PM. We’d love to help connect runners and spectators to this ceremony as part of a full morning of remembrance.
Perfect for businesses who want to support veterans and show up in a big way for the community.
- Bronze: $100 (includes a yard sign day of race)
- Silver: $250 (includes a yard sign and logo on marketing material)
Medals for:
- Top 3 Females
- Top 3 Males
- Top 3 12 and under
Proceeds benefit the Oconee County Veterans Council, Inc. (OCVC), a coalition of members from 10 veteran organizations and the Oconee Military Museum at Patriots Hall across Oconee County that meets quarterly at the VA Office in Walhalla.
Funds raised by GCVSG are donated directly to the OCVC Relief Assistance Program (RAP), which provides evaluated relief assistance to Oconee County veterans in need.
- Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
- No refunds: all registrations are final.
- Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.
- Results: posted live on the RunSignUp race page as runners finish.
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Event Location
Brown Square
105 West Main Street
Walhalla, SC 29691 US
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