Rotary Oktoberfest 5K
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Rotary Oktoberfest 5K
The Rotary Oktoberfest 5K is a community running event held in Walhalla, South Carolina, with venue address at 113 West Main Street and event date 10/17/2026. The main race distance is 5K. Registration opens 3/17/2026 and closes 9/19/2026; the registration fee is $25.00.
The course is USATF certified and runs through the streets of Walhalla. The event is organized by local Rotary clubs and is associated with Rotary's motto "Service Above Self."
Proceeds support literacy projects in Oconee County. Funds are donated to purchase books through Scholastic Books for area elementary schools, and the event is tied to an annual book drive with other area Rotary clubs to collect books for families who may not be able to purchase books for their children. The race also contributes to a Community Grants Program that has supported organizations including 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, and Ripple of One. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
