Oconee County Memorial Day 5K
Join us in downtown Walhalla for a meaningful Memorial Day weekend 5K that supports local veterans and honors those who served.
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.
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.
Race: Oconee County Memorial Day 5K
Date: May 25, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM start
Location: Brown Square, 105 West Main Street, Walhalla, SC 29691. Brown Square includes green space, paved parking, and access to the Oconee County History Museum.
Packet Pickup
T-shirt pickup / packet pickup: 7:00–8:00 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.
Distance
5K (Run, walk, or roll it out.)
Registration Pricing
Want to level up the day? This event is for everyone: run, walk, or push a friend in a wheelchair. The goal is participation, remembrance, and community. Choose one of the following:
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Glory: Carry an American flag, POW flag, or Military Branch flag
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Endure: Carry a 45 lb backpack
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Warrior: Carry another person
Awards / Finisher Recognition
In prior years, participants received a challenge coin as they crossed the finish line. Additional award categories may be added now that timing and bibs are included.
Course HERE
Sponsors: Perfect for businesses who want to support veterans and show up in a big way for the community.)
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Bronze: $100
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Silver: $250
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Gold: $500
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Platinum: $1,000
Silent Litter Carry (SLC)
We also host a Silent Litter Carry 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.
Memorial Ceremony (Noon)
There is also a Memorial Ceremony at the Walhalla Performing Arts venue around 12:00 PM. We’d love to help connect runners and spectators to this ceremony as part of a full morning of remembrance.
Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack!
Age Group Awards (Male & Female)
1st place in the following age group categorie
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0–9
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10–12
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13–16
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17–19
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20–29
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30–34
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35–39
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40–44
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45–49
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50–54
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55–59
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60–64
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65–69
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70–79
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80+