rotaryoktoberfest5kfunrun 2026 — Walhalla, SC

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. 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. 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