Rocktoberfest Half Marathon

Event overview

The Rocktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K is a running event held in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in the Riverwalk area. The event offers in-person and virtual options plus a two-person half marathon relay. Entertainment includes a live rock band near the start/finish area and an Octoberfest-style beer garden after the races. Registered participants receive a tech shirt and a finisher medal; a beer garden ticket is included for participants. Registration is capped for some years and there is no race-day registration when the event is sold out.

Distances

• 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
• 5K
• 13.1 miles (Virtual Half Marathon)
• 5K (Virtual)
• Half Marathon Relay - 2 people

Course and logistics

Both races start and finish at the Rock Hill Criterium Course and run through the Riverwalk neighborhood and the Piedmont Medical Center Trail along the river. The half marathon includes a short 400 m gravel section after mile 6; the rest of the route uses paved greenway, bike paths, sidewalks, and marked course areas. City roads will not be closed for the neighborhood sections, so runners are asked to use bike paths and sidewalks where directed.

Timing is provided by a race timing partner and disposable timing tags are issued at packet pick up. There is a strict 3:00 hour time limit for the half marathon and a 1:00 hour time limit for the 5K. Water stations and portable toilets are placed roughly every 2 miles; specific water stop mileages are listed by the organizer. Dogs and strollers are not allowed. Awards are given by overall and age divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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